Who's afraid of contemporary art? : an A to Z guide to the art world / Kyung An and Jessica Cerasi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

An, Kyung, author.

Cerasi, Jessica, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art, Modern--21st century.

Art, Modern.

Physical Description:

136 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm

Other Title:

Who is afraid of contemporary art

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Thames & Hudson, 2017.

Summary:

What is contemporary art? What makes it contemporary?" What is it for? And why is it so expensive? From museums and the art market to biennales and the next big thing, Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art? offers concise and pointed insights into today's art scene, decoding Artspeak," explaining what curators do, demystifying conceptual art, exploring emerging art markets, and more. The authors playful explanations draw on key artworks, artists, and events from around the globe, including extreme Chinese performances, the artist Damien Hirst, and the expanding art markets in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. An A Z arrangement of themes take the reader through every aspect of contemporary art, from Art, what is it?" to Money, money, money!!," and art outside the art market with Zoning out." Who s Afraid of Contemporary Art? is filled with behind-the-scenes information on the contemporary art world, and is the perfect gallery companion and go-to guide on the next big thing.

Contents:

Art, what for? What's it all about? : from idea to artwork

Bringing you up to speed. How did we get here? : contemporary before contemporary

Contemporary. What makes it so contemporary? : Tino Sehgal, this is so contemporary, 2005

Dream academy. How do art students become artists? : interns

Emperor's new clothes. What makes it art? : Piero Manzoni, Artist's shit, 1961

Flashmobs. What's next in the art world calendar? : Venice Biennale

Geeks and techies. When did it all get so technical? : Internet art

Histories. Whose story is the story of art? : Guerrilla girls

It's the thought that counts. Can a concept be a work of art? : Felix Gonzalez-Torres, 'candy spills', 1990-93

Joining the dots. What do curators do? : the exhibition schedule, from idea to install

Knowing your audience. Can art really be for everyone? : Fun!

Lovers and haters. Who decides what matters? : Turner Prize

Money, money, money! Why is it so expensive? : The 'Business artist'

Next big thing. What is the role of galleries? : art basel

Oh no you didn't! Is that really necessary? : Santiago Sierra

Picasso baby. Why does everyone want in on art? : Kanye West, a minimalist in a rapper's body

Quality control. What is the role of museums? : museum acquisitions

Rattling the cage. Can art build a better world? : Tania Bruguera

State presence. What is performance art? : Marina Abramovic

TLC: tender loving conservation. How can we make sure our art survives? : when new media becomes 'old' media

Under construction. What should museums look like? : Saadiyat Island's Cultural District

Visitor activated. Can I touch it? : Yayoi Kusama, The Obliteration room, 2002-present

WTF?! What on earth am I looking at? : International Art English

X marks the spot. What is the role of public art? Banksy for all

Yesterday, today and tomorrow. How is the art world changing? : funding

Zoning out. Why bother? : Theaster Gates, Dorchester Projects, 2009-present.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 128-131) and index.

ISBN:

9780500292747

0500292744

OCLC:

951949752