33 Artists in 3 Acts

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Product Details

Price
$17.95
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Publish Date
Pages
448
Dimensions
5.56 X 0.81 X 8.27 inches | 0.76 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780393351675

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About the Author

Sarah Thornton's Seven Days in the Art World was named one of the best art books of the year by the New York Times and is available in sixteen languages. She was the chief writer on contemporary art for the Economist. She holds a BA in art history and a PhD in sociology.

Reviews

Will startle even art-world insiders.
Another art world page turner.
[T]he Jane Goodall of the art world
How can one be a real artist in the real world? Thornton sets off to find out, meeting and debating with many of the most important artists around the globe. Credibility, integrity, legitimacy, recognition and truth in art are all tackled here. While the basis of the book is contemporary art, the themes are of universal interest.
Engaging and ingenious.
A masterful picture of 33 artists, keenly bringing details of their lives to the surface with a skilled hand...With effortless sophistication, Thornton takes readers on a journey across the globe and into the homes and minds of contemporary artists. In the process, she banishes cynicism about modern art, revealing it to be a volatile, healthy enterprise still deeply engaged with the world.
A vivid and entertaining read...Thornton meets some interesting artists and her direction can be playful. Her interviews with Andrea Fraser stand out, as do all her meetings with Ai Weiwei.
Thornton nails some wonderful portraits of the people that, well, do wonderful portraits. These characters are no longer creators of icons but icons themselves and Thornton is in the front pew--but taking notes, not praying at all.
Inspiring--as unique as each of the artists featured.--Carolina A. Miranda
A readable, approachable introduction to the rock stars of [contemporary art] and their work.--Kevin O'Kelly