Pleasures Of Collecting Contemporary Cutting Edge
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Pleasures Of Collecting Contemporary Cutting Edge
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-09-01
Pleasures Of Collecting Contemporary Cutting Edge written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-01 with Art categories.
Art Collecting
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Author : Jace Bennet
language : en
Publisher: Efalon Acies
Release Date : 2023-09-27
Art Collecting written by Jace Bennet and has been published by Efalon Acies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-27 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Art has the remarkable ability to capture the essence of human creativity, emotions, and culture. For centuries, it has served as a mirror reflecting our society's ever-evolving thoughts, passions, and perspectives. From the timeless masterpieces of the Renaissance to the cutting-edge innovations of contemporary artists, art continues to inspire, provoke, and move us in profound ways. Art collecting, an age-old practice that has transcended generations, allows individuals to become custodians of these profound expressions of human imagination. Whether you're an aspiring art enthusiast, a seasoned collector, or someone who's simply curious about the world of art, this book is your gateway to the captivating universe of art collecting. At its core, art collecting is a deeply personal endeavor. It's about more than just acquiring pieces of artwork; it's a journey of exploration, self-expression, and appreciation. But why do people collect art? The motivations are as diverse as the art itself. Some collect for the sheer joy of surrounding themselves with beauty, while others see it as an investment opportunity. Art can be a reflection of one's identity or a means of connecting with different cultures and histories. In this book, we'll delve into the myriad reasons why individuals choose to embark on this enriching path. Understanding the art market is a crucial aspect of art collecting. Over time, this market has evolved from a relatively exclusive sphere to a global industry with immense economic significance. We'll explore the historical trajectory of the art market, examining the key milestones and shifts that have shaped it.
Spaces Of Vernacular Creativity
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Author : Tim Edensor
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-10-29
Spaces Of Vernacular Creativity written by Tim Edensor and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-29 with Science categories.
Creativity has become part of the language of regeneration experts, urban planners and government policy makers attempting to revive the economic and cultural life of cities in the 21st century. Concepts such as the creative class, the creative industries and bohemian cultural clusters have come to dominate thinking about how creativity can contribute to urban renewal. Spaces of Vernacular Creativity offers a critical perspective on the instrumental use of arts and creative practices for the purposes of urban regeneration or civic boosterism. Several important contributions are brought into one volume to examine the geography of locally embedded forms of arts and creative practice. There has been an explosion of interest in both academic and policy circles in the notion of creativity, and its role in economic development and urban regeneration. This book argues for a rethinking of what constitutes creativity, foregrounding non-economic values and practices, and the often marginal and everyday spaces in which creativity takes shape. Drawing on a range of geographic contexts including the U.S., Europe, Canada and Australia, the book explores a diverse array of creative practices ranging from art, music, and design to community gardening and anticapitalist resistance. The book examines working class, ethnic and non-elite forms of creativity, and a variety of creative spaces, including rural areas, suburbs and abandoned areas of the city. The authors argue for a broader and more inclusive conception of what constitutes creative practice, advocating for an approach that foregrounds economies of generosity, conviviality and activism. The book also explores the complexities and nuances that connect the local and the global and finally, the book provides a space for valuing alternative, marginal and displaced knowledges. Spaces of Vernacular Creativity provides an important contribution to the debates on the creative class and on the role of value of creative knowledge and skills. The book aims to contribute to contemporary academic debates regarding the development of post-industrial economies and the cognitive cultural economy. It will appeal to a wide range of disciplines including, geography, applied art, planning, cultural studies, sociology and urban studies, plus specialised programmes on creativity and cultural industries at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.
Pleasures Of Collecting
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Author : Nancy Hall-Duncan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Pleasures Of Collecting written by Nancy Hall-Duncan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Art categories.
Pleasures Of Collecting
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Pleasures Of Collecting written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Art categories.
Jeff Koons
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Author : Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago, Ill.)
language : en
Publisher: Art Institute of Chicago
Release Date : 2008
Jeff Koons written by Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago, Ill.) and has been published by Art Institute of Chicago this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Art categories.
In 1975, a young art student named Jeff Koons (b. 1955) moved to Chicago, where he studied at the School of the Art Institute; worked as a studio assistant to his hero, painter Ed Paschke, for $1 an hour; and socialized with many of the city's most talented artists. This handsome book takes a fresh look at the rise and career of Jeff Koons, who is now arguably one of the world's most famous artists. Koons collaborated extensively on this book, which accompanies the first solo museum exhibition in the U.S. in 16 years and offers a survey of nearly thirty years of his work, beginning with iconic sculptures from 1979 to new paintings completed in 2007. Francesco Bonami reconsiders his career, making intriguing connections to the work of Andy Warhol, A. A. Milne, Marcel Duchamp, and Gustave Courbet, among others. This is the first publication to explore a little-known but highly influential period in the artist's career--his time in Chicago in the 1970s. It also provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to Koons's work for new audiences and short texts about each of his series and many major works. Published in association with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago Exhibition Schedule: Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (May 31 - September 21, 2008)
Damien Hirst
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Author : Ann Gallagher
language : en
Publisher: Tate
Release Date : 2012-10
Damien Hirst written by Ann Gallagher and has been published by Tate this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10 with Art categories.
Published on the occasion of the exhibition Damien Hirst, Tate Modern, 4 April - 9 September 2012.
American Photo
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995-07
American Photo written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-07 with categories.
Marianne Moore And The Cultures Of Modernity
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Author : Victoria Bazin
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-05-06
Marianne Moore And The Cultures Of Modernity written by Victoria Bazin and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-06 with Literary Criticism categories.
Victoria Bazin examines the poetry of Marianne Moore as it is shaped by and responsive to the experience of being a modern woman, of living in the aftermath of the First World War, of being interpellated as a modern consumer and of writing in "the age of mechanical reproduction." She argues that Moore's textual collages and syllabic sculptures are based on the cultural clutter or debris of modernity, on textual extracts and reproductions, on the phantasmagoria of city life revealing something modernism worked hard to conceal: its relation to modernity, more specifically its relation to the new emerging and expanding mass consumer culture. Drawing extensively on archival resources to trace Moore's influences and to describe her own distinctive modernist aesthetic, this book argues that it was her feminist adaptation of pragmatism that shaped her poetic response to modernity. Moore's use of the quoted fragment is conceptualised in relation not only to Walter Benjamin's philosophical history but also to William James's image of the world as a series of "partial stories." As such, this account of Marianne Moore not only contributes to a greater understanding of the poet and her work, but it also offers up a more politicized and historically nuanced understanding of poetic modernism between the wars, one that retains a sense of the formal complexities of poetic language and the poet's own ethical imperatives whilst also recognising the material impact of modernity upon the modernist poem. This book will appeal, therefore, not only to scholars already familiar with Moore's poetry but more widely to those interested in modernism and American culture between the wars.
Collectible Investments For The High Net Worth Investor
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Author : Stephen Satchell
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2009-07-07
Collectible Investments For The High Net Worth Investor written by Stephen Satchell and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-07 with Business & Economics categories.
Many high net worth individuals are interested in diversifying their portfolios and investing in collectibles. A collectible is any physical asset that appreciates in value over time because it is rare or desired by many. Stamps, coins, fine art, antiques, books, and wine are examples of collectibles. Where does the financial advisor or investment manager for these high net worth individuals go to learn about these investments? There is no comprehensive resource from the financial standpoint--until now. Dr Stephen Satchell of Trinity College, Cambridge, has developed a book in which experts in various types of collectibles analyze the financial aspects of investing in these collectibles. Chapters address issues such as: liquidity challenges, tax ramifications, appreciation timelines, the challenge of forecasting and measuring appreciation, and the psychological component of collecting and the role of emotion in collectible investing. Key FeaturesFeature: Contributors are experts in collectible investing from around the worldBenefit: Gives financial advisors and wealth managers handy access to expert opinions to better advise clients interested in collectible investmentsFeature: Experts discuss the pros and cons of collectibles from an investment perspective in their area of expertise Benefit: One stop shopping, all expertise brought together in one volume, creating a handy reference guideFeature: Experts discuss art, stamps, coins, antiques, wine, from around the world in one global perspectiveBenefit: Wealth managers can gain information about a wide range of collectibles and learn about investing in these types with a global perspective