Making Contemporary Art

'... the perfect primer for the art junkie looking for clues as to artists' creative impulses ... an accessible and informative guide ... both high-minded and down to earth ... provides the entry-level gallery-goer with an intelligent launch-pad; more seasoned lovers of modern art can find much to appreciate as well' - i - D Magazine 'Breaks new ground ... refreshingly contentious' - The Art Newspaper 'A good read ... balances sharply limned profiles packed with facts with interviews ... frequently fascinating' - Time Out Making Contemporary Art is a compelling read and the ideal launchpad for anyone wanting to understand all the essential, but sometimes elusive, aspects of art-making in the 21st century. In her inimitable voice - accessible, straightforward and jargon-free - Linda Weintraub explores the conceptual and practical concerns that go into making art today, drawing on the work of forty artists to create a complex understanding of how to make and look at contemporary art. Interviews with the artists shed light on every aspect of their work, from how they conceive and create their pieces to their more prosaic, practical concerns. 'As young artists define themselves increasingly by their ideas as by their chosen media, Making Contemporary Art appears as an exceptional, original and timely tool for artistic exploration' - Alix Lambert 'I wish there had been a book like this twenty years ago when I was a young artist just out of school! The range of artistic practice she explores is far-reaching and refreshing' - Eve Andree Laramee 'I wish I had been given this emerging artist handbook when I was starting out. It certainly would have given me a fairer understanding of what real-life choices were lying ahead' - Julian Laverdiere Now Available!, for schools and colleges only, a 120 minute DVD disc featuring 24 video and time-based works by 18 of the artists featured in the book. Please contact [email protected]