Frederick D. Zigler: I have like all of his books.
United States on Oct 04, 2019
Peter: While some themes were the same as 12 million dollar stuffed shark, additional detail and new explorations make for an insightful and worthwhile read. Good blend of economics and social study. A unique exploration of the "Market as Medium"
United States on Dec 28, 2016
Lawrence Green: A great read for anyone interested in understanding the economics and psychology of the high end of the art market and strong companion for The 12 Million Dollar Shark. Easy to read, entertaining and informative.
United Kingdom on Aug 21, 2015
Ivan Jaso: Is shocking to learn that the business of art has more to do about money that art itself. Great book,
United States on Jul 20, 2015
FM: Questo libro e' una raccolta di saggi sul mondo dell'arte contemporanea. Spazia dagli artisti, ai collezionisti, i dealer, i fondi, le aste, etc. Spiega benissimo tutti i meccanismi che governano questo mondo per cercare di gettar luce su fenomeni altrimenti alquanto misteriosi. Appassionante ed estremamente informativo.
Italy on Jun 23, 2015
Tom Groenfeldt: This doesn't have the freshness of the "$12 million Stuffed Shark," which was excellent at dissecting the art markets, especially the evening auctions at Christie's and Sotheby's. But Don Thompson does a great job of moving the story forward. He is probably nevere going to be required reading in graduate art programs eagerly recruiting new students and their tuition spending. He reiterates a point he made in the first book, that criticsa nd gallery owners and auction houses agree that 85 to 90 percent of contemporary art is not good, or awful, they just disagree n which 10-15 percent is great...usually finding much of it located in their own stable of artists.
London and New York between them have about 80,000 resident artists, writes Thompson. "75 might eventually become mature artists with seven-figure incomes, and another 300 might show in mainstream galleries and earn six-figure incomes from their art.On the next tier are several thousand artists with some gallery representation who supplement their income waiting on tables, teaching, or writing, or who receive support from their domestic partners or from their local welfare authority.
"There are thought to be 15,000...
United States on Mar 01, 2015
Viktor Wynd: a really good read showing the complete economical nonsense of the art world
United Kingdom on Oct 02, 2014
Carlos Duarte: For anyone who knows art and is interested in developing a more intense commercial/contemporary art business. This book brings to light on a global level some insightful information from the super players in the world of art. Curators, agents, gallery owners, artists, buyers and collectors are all meticulously exposed and put into perspective. Don Thompson an economist and art collector himself, writes with out pretension and with humor, which in turn makes this read very enjoyable.
Canada on Sep 15, 2014
R. Martin: Along with An Object of Beauty (1991) by Steve Martin, we are taken on a detailed visit into the world of "art" to see what it is and what it isn't, plus take a hard look at human nature. Martin provided the fictional, but believable, perspective, and Thompson the factual side. As another reviewer noted, perhaps more detail than essential, but still quite informative.
United States on May 29, 2014
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| Business of Art Reference | Business of Art Reference | Business of Art Reference | |
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| Publisher | St. Martin's Press; First Edition | ||
| ISBN-13 | 978-1137279088 | ||
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| Item Weight | 1.05 pounds | ||
| Dimensions | 6.53 x 0.99 x 9.54 inches | ||
| ISBN-10 | 1137279087 | ||
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| Language | English |
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