The Art Business: Art World, Art Market

The Art Business: Art World, Art Market provides a comprehensive overview of the professional activities of the art business, analyzing sectors, institutions, and structures, including galleries, auction houses, and art fairs. It also covers art finance, ethical issues, and data analytics, offering advice and guidance for working art professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a thorough exploration of the professional aspects of the art business, catering to the dynamic and ever-evolving industry. It delves into the various sectors, institutions, and structures within the art world, including galleries, auction houses, and art fairs. By analyzing these key components, The Art Business: Art World, Art Market provides a comprehensive analysis of this fast-paced sector.

The book also sheds light on the rapid development of art finance, as well as its deployment as an asset class. It offers up-to-date observations on the evolving auction system, encompassing significant changes at renowned auction houses such as Sothebys and Christies. Furthermore, this edition highlights emerging crises in the market, such as the increasing costs associated with attending art fairs and the lack of a reliable system for establishing ownership and title of artworks.

In addition to these critical topics, the book delves into detailed discussions of ethical issues within the art world, including toxic museum donors, cultural heritage compliance, and problems of corrupt provenances. These issues are explored in depth, providing valuable insights for students and practitioners alike.

Enhanced by new data analytics on the US art market, the author further offers advice and guidance for working art professionals seeking to build their careers. The result is an up-to-date and comprehensive picture of the art business, suitable for students and practitioners across the creative sector.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367534516
Edition number: 2 ed