The Art Prophets · the Artists, Dealers, and Tastemakers Who Shook the Art World

In The Art Prophets, Richard Polsky introduces us to influential late twentieth-century dealers and tastemakers in the art world. These risk takers opened doors for artists, identified new movements, and resurrected art forms that had fallen into obscurity. In this distinctive tour, Polsky offers an insightful and engaging dialog between artists and the visionaries who paved their way.

Table of contents

Ivan Karp and Pop Art

Stan Lee and Comic Book Art

Chet Helms, Bill Graham, and the Art of the Poster

John Ollman and Outsider Art

Joshua Baer and Native American Art

Virginia Dwan and Earthworks

Tod Volpe and Ceramics

Jeffrey Fraenkel and Photography

Louis Meisel and Photorealism

Tony Shafrazi and Street Art