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33 Artists in 3 Acts

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Book Synopsis: This compelling narrative goes behind the scenes with the world’s most important living artists to humanize and demystify contemporary art. The best-selling author of Seven Days in the Art World now tells the story of the artists themselves—how they move through the world, command credibility, and create iconic works. 33 Artists in 3 Acts offers unprecedented access to a dazzling range of artists, from international superstars to unheralded art teachers. Sarah Thornton’s beautifully paced, fly-on-the-wall narratives include visits with Ai Weiwei before and after his imprisonment and Jeff Koons as he woos new customers in London, Frankfurt, and Abu Dhabi. Thornton meets Yayoi Kusama in her studio around the corner from the Tokyo asylum that she calls home. She snoops in Cindy Sherman’s closet, hears about Andrea Fraser’s psychotherapist, and spends quality time with Laurie Simmons, Carroll Dunham, and their daughters Lena and Grace.

Through these intimate scenes, 33 Artists in 3 Acts explores what it means to be a real artist in the real world. Divided into three cinematic “acts”—politics, kinship, and craft—it investigates artists’ psyches, personas, politics, and social networks. Witnessing their crises and triumphs, Thornton turns a wry, analytical eye on their different answers to the question "What is an artist?" 33 Artists in 3 Acts reveals the habits and attributes of successful artists, offering insight into the way these driven and inventive people play their game. In a time when more and more artists oversee the production of their work, rather than make it themselves, Thornton shows how an artist’s radical vision and personal confidence can create audiences for their work, and examines the elevated role that artists occupy as essential figures in our culture.

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Are you intrigued by contemporary art but feel intimidated by the mysterious world it inhabits? Look no further than "33 Artists in 3 Acts," the captivating book that pulls back the curtain on today's most influential artists. In this mesmerizing narrative, best-selling author Sarah Thornton takes you on an intimate journey into the lives of 33 artists, from renowned superstars to unsung heroes. Through Thornton's compelling storytelling, you'll gain unprecedented access to artist studios, witness their triumphs and crises, and discover what it truly means to be a real artist in the real world.

With "33 Artists in 3 Acts," Thornton offers a fresh perspective on the art scene by exploring the three cinematic "acts" of politics, kinship, and craft. Delve into the artists' psyches, personas, and social networks, and get a glimpse of their creative process, fears, and aspirations. From Ai Weiwei's resilience in the face of imprisonment to Jeff Koons' global art empire, this book is a captivating examination of the artists who shape our cultural landscape.

But "33 Artists in 3 Acts" isn't just about demystifying contemporary art—it also reveals the habits and attributes of successful artists. Discover how radical visions and unwavering confidence can draw audiences to an artist's work, and learn how these driven and inventive individuals navigate the art world to attain credibility and recognition.

If you're ready to embark on a fascinating journey through the minds and studios of the world's most important living artists, "33 Artists in 3 Acts" is a must-read. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the inner workings of the art world and gain profound insights into the essence of being an artist.

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