I started and finished A Sense of Direction in one evening; I couldn't really stop thinking about it, so I couldn't put it down. I found it...
Continue »
This book is a intriguing investigation of the many facets of the art market. The author jaunts around the globe on the heels of artists, collectors, art dealers, and curators exposing how they are all intertwined and connected. Ms. Thornton's part personal travelogue and art historical study exposes secretive inner circles while debunking clichés and myths. A must-read for anyone considering a career in the worldwide art world.
Powell's City of Books is an independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon, that fills a whole city block with more than a million new, used, and out of print books. Shop those shelves — plus literally millions more books, DVDs, and eBooks — here at Powells.com.
Don't Miss
Customer Comments
KathNYC has commented on (1) product.
Seven Days in the Art World by Sarah Thornton
KathNYC, September 5, 2011
This book is a intriguing investigation of the many facets of the art market. The author jaunts around the globe on the heels of artists, collectors, art dealers, and curators exposing how they are all intertwined and connected. Ms. Thornton's part personal travelogue and art historical study exposes secretive inner circles while debunking clichés and myths. A must-read for anyone considering a career in the worldwide art world.