Our Summer Reading List for ART Lovers

And just like that..it’s August!

We hope you’re having the best summer so far and wanted to share with you the 5 ART books our team cannot put down right now.

Talk Art: Everything You Wanted to Know about Contemporary Art But Were Afraid to Ask

by Russell Tovey + Robert Diament 

Dubbed "indispensable" by Vogue, we couldn't agree more. Born from the super popular podcast of the same name, Talk Art covers is a must-read for every art collector! 

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Glitch Feminism: a manifesto

by Legacy Russell

A New York Times Best Art Book of 2020, examining the ways that the divide between the digital and the real world no longer exists through memoir, art and critical theory.

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High Price: Art Between the Market and Celebrity Culture

by Isabelle Graw

A fascinating look at today's art economy from historian, art critic and editor Isabelle Graw, who argues that the art world is no longer dominated by a small group of insiders and questions the concept that market value is equal to artistic value.

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The Art of Buying Art: How to Evaluate and Buy Art Like a Professional Collector

by Alan Bamberger

Originally printed in the 1990s and updated to fit today's art market, this is one of the most accessible books on how to research, evaluate, price and buy artworks!

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Abstract Art: A Global History

by Pepe Karmel

A radically new approach to the history of abstract painting, reframing the history of abstraction from a fresh and international perspective.

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What are some of your must-read books about the contemporary art scene? We’re always looking for new recommendations and tips, so we’d love to hear from you over on Instagram!

You can read our previous book recommendations from Sant Jordi and our list of the best podcasts for art lovers over on the blog too.

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