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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: The art world excludes and is hostile toward outsiders
Chapter 3: Art appreciation isn’t about aesthetics; it’s a strategic social game
Chapter 4: Contemporary art revolves around sales, yet some buyers are valued far more than others
Chapter 5: Many successful artists seldom profit from their work
Chapter 6: True art appreciation sidesteps the snobbery and engages with the work itself
Description
Get the Picture (2024) turns an investigative lens on the complex and often insular world of contemporary art along with its quirks and contradictions. It explores the obsessions that drive artists and collectors, sheds light on the personal and sometimes irrational reasons that art becomes meaningful, and unravels the motivations and passions of artists and collectors to uncover how deeper engagement with art can be achieved.
Who Should Listen
- Art enthusiasts curious about the inner workings of the art world
- Aspiring artists seeking insight into the contemporary art scene
- Fans of deep dives into niche cultural topics