Who's afraid of contemporary art? : an A to Z guide to the art world
- London Thames & Hudson 2017
- 136 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
9780500292747 Includes bibliographical references and index. What is contemporary art? What makes it 'contemporary'? What is it for? And why is it so expensive? The contemporary art world can be a baffling place, but Kyung An and Jessica Cerasi are on hand to bring you up to speed. 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, examining how artists are propelled to stardom, explaining what curators do, challenging our understanding of artistic skill, demystifying the art market, and much, much more. In this easy-to-navigate A to Z guide, the authors' playful explanations draw on key artworks, artists and events from around the globe, including how the lights going on and off won the Turner Prize, what makes the likes of Marina Abramoviæ and Ai Weiwei such great artists, and why Kanye West would trade his Grammys to be one. 2017