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'Parachutes the reader into the real nitty-gritty of how it all works - openings, dealers, artists, prizes, auctions et al. Reading this book is like having your own spy in the art world' Alan Yentob 'A thorough insight into the contemporary art world through seven fascinating stories ... a must-have for all art buffs' Tatler 'Curators and dealers provide the insider info and often the laughs, as the closed world of art is systematically demystified' Dazed and Confused 'An excellent, vivid, wittily written book - the characters are tightly drawn, the events covered are important, and the aphorisms come thick and fast - I'm hoping for a second volume' Sunday Times 'A lively, compulsive and splendidly gossipy manual' The Times 'Fascinating, not least because while she was researching and writing, it must have seemed like an insider's view of a world that would last forever. The book may now stand as its memorial' Art Quarterly 'A coherent account that's informative and entertaining - for a casual overview of how the international art scene operate, in all its ruthless eccentric, spectacular glory, Seven Days in the Art World is hard to beat' Jewish Quarterly
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a terrific book and I'm not sure the other reviews really highlight just how distinctive it is. It's real fly-on-the-wall stuff, based on dozens of interviews with the movers and shakers of the contemporary art world and constructed as seven individual days spent in the key venues of that world: an auction house, an art school, an art magazine, an artfair and so on. You have to admire the author for the access she's gained to important people and her ability to get them to talk frankly.
As an anthropologist by training, she's also adept at analysing the structures of societies and so the structure of the art world. This is what lifts the book from being an interesting collection of raw material into a clear explanation of how the contemporary art world works and how all its component parts fit together. At root it's all about money - vast sums of money - and you come away with a really vivid picture of where the money comes from, how it gets channeled round the art world to everyone's benefit, and how these vast sums affect the behaviour and decisions of the various characters in the drama. Highly recommended.
As an anthropologist by training, she's also adept at analysing the structures of societies and so the structure of the art world. This is what lifts the book from being an interesting collection of raw material into a clear explanation of how the contemporary art world works and how all its component parts fit together. At root it's all about money - vast sums of money - and you come away with a really vivid picture of where the money comes from, how it gets channeled round the art world to everyone's benefit, and how these vast sums affect the behaviour and decisions of the various characters in the drama. Highly recommended.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Thoroughly readable and entertaining. Without overtly editorialising, the author provides a fascinating insight into different relationships at work in the art world. The shifts in power between artists, dealers, collectors and auction houses are fascinating to unravel as we are guided through the maze of events with clarity and a great sense of humour. I would recommend this as a must read for students of art - of any age.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is brilliantly written and full of insights into the many cogs of the art world machine and who lubricates them. Judging by her qualifications, Sarah Tornton was designed to write this book. I look forward to looking at her next project. My only minor criticism of this book is that the pace of the writing slows a bit towards the very end.
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moderatey interesting in parts
We did this book for our bookclub. I think without exception, the group skim read the last few chapters. Read more
Published 6 months ago by oto_jo
For contemporary enthusiasts only
The longest CV I've every read. I hope she got the job.
It started with promise but by the end I had highlighted so many name-drops it just seemed an uncritical documentary... Read more
It started with promise but by the end I had highlighted so many name-drops it just seemed an uncritical documentary... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Pete H
A thoroughly enjoyable page-turner, which is also a highly informative...
The distinction between sociology, ethnography and anthropology is becoming so blurred that a book would be needed to begin to map out the issues. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Dr Lex
From a Painter Not living in the HeartLand
Best *Inside Art World* book EVER.
If one you are interested at all in this world, every
page is filled with sharp insight. Read more
If one you are interested at all in this world, every
page is filled with sharp insight. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Joe M. Jahn
Contemporary Art World - a day in the life approach.
Very entertaining and personal look at aspects of the contemporary art world. An easy to read and informal style which also offers many insightful details and creates a kind of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Art21
The internal workings of the art world
Unlike the medical or forensic experts world, which are explored through popular TV shows and mass media culture, the art world remains mostly shut off from outsiders, at least... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sofia Romualdo
Very good intro to what people "do" in the art world
If you've wondered what the relationships between dealers, critics, auction houses, collectors, art journalists, award judges and curators are all about then this book will give... Read more
Published 22 months ago by MaxKolbe
the pages fell out!
Probably a great book, but as soon as I opened it the pages all started falling out. I'll be returning it.
Published 24 months ago by G. Grace
a week well spent
I had been looking for a book on contemporary art that helped me pass the "Can an urinal really be art?" level of argumentation. This book provides the frame to do it. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by Diogo Silva
For people who are scared of intense wordy Art books
When my friend recommended it to me, she gave me the wrong name for the title and found this book which did turn out to be it! Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by Crimson Black
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