Future of Serious Art

In her book "The Future of Serious Art," Bidisha explores the impact of the digital revolution on culture and its industries, questioning who is taken seriously as an artist and what is considered art. She presents her original vision of the future in five standalone books that inspire hope, reticence, optimism, and fear.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: Unbound

In her book "The Future of Serious Art," Bidisha explores the profound shifts that have taken place in culture and its industries over the past few years. The digital revolution has revolutionized the way we consume TV, cinema, and music, making it easier than ever to create and share stories. However, this has led to a blurring of the lines between artistic work and content creation, raising questions about the future of literary novelists, arthouse filmmakers, and auteur-directors who work in both mainstream and independent cinema.

As a storyteller and a woman of color who is not a millennial, Bidisha questions who is considered a serious artist and what is considered art today. She also considers how these perceptions may change over the next century. "The Future of Serious Art" is part of a series of five books that explore different aspects of the future, each offering a unique perspective and inspiring different emotions.

When read individually, these essays provide insights, entertainment, and thought-provoking ideas. Together, they paint a picture of what the future may hold and challenge readers to imagine how we can navigate the transition from our current state to that future. Bidisha's book encourages us to think critically about the role of art in society and its potential to shape our world.

Weight: 66g
Dimension: 121 x 177 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800180093