How to Become a Successful Artist

How to Become a Successful Artist

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Publisher's Synopsis

"[How to Become a Successful Artist] goes straight to the business of being an artist... Resch's book offers practical advice to remind readers that there's a lot more to being an artist than just making art." - ArtNews

The must-have business guide for all artists, written by the leading specialist in the global art market

Written for artists of all levels, ages and mediums the latest book from bestselling author Magnus Resch explores how artists can have a career in the field they love. He answers the most important questions including: How do I find gallery representation? How do I write an artist statement? How should I price my artworks? And what's the best Instagram strategy? Case studies are drawn from interviews with leading experts and practitioners, including artists, gallerists, and curators. It's an invaluable resource to explain the core business principles of being an artist and reveals how to make it in the art market.

This must-have guide includes business advice from the art world's leading experts, such as Hans Ulrich Obrist, Jeffrey Deitch, Simon de Pury, Mera & Don Rubell, Mr. Brainwash, Oscar Murillo, Sean Scully, Peter Halley, Kenny Scharf, Lucien Smith, Lisa Schiff, Julian Schnabel, Georgina Adam, Katherine Bernhardt, Shirin Neshat, Laurie Simmons, Jordan Wolfson, Jitish Kallat, Zhang Huan, Rashid Johnson, Marilyn Minter, Raymond Pettibon, and many more.


"  [How to Become a Successful Artist] goes straight to the business of being an artist... Resch's book offers practical advice to remind readers that there's a lot more to being an artist than just making art." - ArtNews

Book information

ISBN: 9781838662424
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint: Phaidon Press Limited
Pub date:
DEWEY: 702.3
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 216
Weight: 320g
Height: 146mm
Width: 209mm
Spine width: 21mm