What do major artists consider their best-kept secret? What is regarded as confidential knowledge among the key players of the global art market? In 100 Secrets of the Art World, the most powerful international individuals share their insights. This indispensable and fun guide to contemporary art contains exclusive anecdotes, advice, and personal stories from artists, museum directors, gallerists, auction house insiders, collectors, and many more. Contributors include Jeff Koons, Zaha Hadid, Marina Abramović, Ólafur Elíasson, and John Baldessari, as well as directors and curators from the Centre Pompidou, the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, Tate Modern, the Nationalgalerie, and more. Thoughtful – and often critical – entries make this informative publication an entertaining read for anyone interested in contemporary art.
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