Commissioning Contemporary Art

Commissioning Contemporary Art
Authors
Buck, Louisa
Publisher
Thames Hudson
Tags
art
ISBN
9780500771532
Date
2012-11-19T00:00:00+00:00
Size
1.60 MB
Lang
en
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In an age of blockbuster exhibitions and public art projects, the most

exciting artworks are often those that have been specially commissioned

for a specific site or event. This invaluable guide reveals and demystifies

every stage of the commissioning process—from the initial invitation to

an artist and the financing of a project to the final installation of works.

Combining theoretical and conceptual considerations with practical

ones, the text is supplemented with copious quotations and insights from

some of the best-known artists, curators, commissioners, and museum

directors of today. It is an essential guide for anyone involved in the

process of commissioning new art—private collectors, foundations,

public bodies, museums, galleries, and artists themselves—as well as

those fascinated by the inner workings of the contemporary art world.