Kholeif, Omar
The Artists Who Will Change the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500519967
- author:
- Kholeif, Omar
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 17.7 centimetres (0.44 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Artists Who Will Change the World By Omar Kholeif National Geographic Books, 2018 This comprehensive guide explores the most influential contemporary artists and their work. Traditional art histories have often been limited to Western European perspectives, but with the emergence of global museum culture and digital technologies, new networks have formed, shaping a diverse world map of art. Senior Curator Omar Kholeif surveys the key figures and works in accessible entries, providing an introductory field guide to the most urgent contemporary artists. Their work addresses pressing issues such as technology's aesthetics and politics, influencing future generations of artists and art lovers alike. With concise and informative entries, this book offers a valuable resource for engaging with contemporary art in its global context. 192 pages, hardcover.