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#1 on Amazon UK art books immediately after publication!
The definitive guide to understanding modern art
What were selected as the 100 greatest contemporary art pieces?
"A Lecture on Modern Art Through the World's 100 Greatest Works" was designed to highlight artistic achievements that have weathered the storms of the times.
In just over 20 years, we have witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the trauma of 9/11, and the splendid Arab Spring.
The market, which had been growing rapidly in the 1990s, was plunged into chaos by the 2008 financial crisis, and the subsequent extreme austerity and severe social unrest jeopardized the European single currency.
The author selected works that shone brightly without sinking in the turbulent waves of the times.
The 100 masterpieces presented here are recognized for their timeless durability, clearly demonstrating the current state of art and the future direction of art.
Rather than objectively interpreting how the work was conceived and created, or how it fits into the author's career or ideals, each chapter focuses on exploring the possibilities for further emotional and poetic expansion of each work.
Rather than simply listing knowledge about the work, we aim to gain clues through the work that will help us understand ourselves, the times we live in, and the meaning of art in those times.
Author Kelly Grovier, selected as one of the '100 Contributors to Contemporary Art'
Kelly Grovier, a contemporary art critic, curator, and poet who has been active across broadcast and print media, including for the BBC and the Guardian, has been named one of Artlist's '100 Most Influential People in Contemporary Art' alongside leading contemporary artists such as Ai Weiwei.
Grovié's list, based on a deep cultural and historical knowledge, offers a bold and compelling analysis of difficult questions, while also providing an essential map for navigating the complex landscape of contemporary art.
Kelly Grovier's poignant portrait of an era, painted through a combination of contemporary art, will resonate with every reader differently.
The definitive guide to understanding modern art
What were selected as the 100 greatest contemporary art pieces?
"A Lecture on Modern Art Through the World's 100 Greatest Works" was designed to highlight artistic achievements that have weathered the storms of the times.
In just over 20 years, we have witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the trauma of 9/11, and the splendid Arab Spring.
The market, which had been growing rapidly in the 1990s, was plunged into chaos by the 2008 financial crisis, and the subsequent extreme austerity and severe social unrest jeopardized the European single currency.
The author selected works that shone brightly without sinking in the turbulent waves of the times.
The 100 masterpieces presented here are recognized for their timeless durability, clearly demonstrating the current state of art and the future direction of art.
Rather than objectively interpreting how the work was conceived and created, or how it fits into the author's career or ideals, each chapter focuses on exploring the possibilities for further emotional and poetic expansion of each work.
Rather than simply listing knowledge about the work, we aim to gain clues through the work that will help us understand ourselves, the times we live in, and the meaning of art in those times.
Author Kelly Grovier, selected as one of the '100 Contributors to Contemporary Art'
Kelly Grovier, a contemporary art critic, curator, and poet who has been active across broadcast and print media, including for the BBC and the Guardian, has been named one of Artlist's '100 Most Influential People in Contemporary Art' alongside leading contemporary artists such as Ai Weiwei.
Grovié's list, based on a deep cultural and historical knowledge, offers a bold and compelling analysis of difficult questions, while also providing an essential map for navigating the complex landscape of contemporary art.
Kelly Grovier's poignant portrait of an era, painted through a combination of contemporary art, will resonate with every reader differently.
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index
1
000 Art of the present
001 Face the Artist (2010)_ Marina Abramović
002 Sunflower Seeds (2010)_ Ai Weiwei
003 Source (2012)_ Doug Aiken
004 Black Gachet (2005-06)_ Mark Alexander
005 Fabiola (1994-)_ Francis Alÿs
006 Gnawda (1992)_ Janine Anthony
007: Living Like That (2009)_ Miroslav Balka
008 The Flower Thrower (2005)_ Banksy
009 Creamaster 4 (1994)_ Matthew Barney
010 Persson (2010)_ Christian Boltanski
2
011 Don't Miss a Moment (2003)_ Monica Bonvicini
012 Mom (1999)_ Louise Bourgeois
013 Sex (2003)_ Glenn Brown
014 A Gift from Dad (2008)_ Chris Burden
015 From Heaven to Heaven (2004)_ Daniel Buren
016 Take Care (2007)_ Sophie Calle
3
017 Yes Rasta (2000)_ Patrick Cariou
018 L.O.V.E (2010)_ Maurizio Cattelan
019 Hell (1999-2000)_ Jake Chapman, Dinos Chapman
020 The Gate (1979-2005)_ Christo, Jean-Claude
021 Self-Portrait (1997)_ Chuck Close
022 Opus 227, Flickering Lights (2000)_ Martin Creed
023 The Pink Tree (1999)_ John Currin
024 Documenting the Art of Living: Contemporary Popular Art in Britain (2007)_ Jeremy Deller, Alan Kane
025 Blotter (1993)_ Peter Doig
026 Win, Place, or Show (1998)_ Stan Douglas
027 Against the Wall (2009)_ Marlene Dumas
028 The Weather Project (2003)_ Olafur Eliasson
029 Prada Marfa (2005)_ Elmgreen, Draxet
030 My Bed (1998)_ Tracey Emin
031 The Sleeping Social Worker (1995)_ Lucien Freud
032 New York City, Misty and Jimmy Follett in a Taxi (1991)_ Nan Goldin
033 'Untitled' (Golden) (1995)_ Felix Gonzalez Torres
034 Angel of the North (1998)_ Antony Gormley
4
035 Darkroom (2006)_ Sheila Goda
036 Line of Control (2008)_ Subodh Gupta
037 Chicago, the Commodity Exchange II (1999)_ Andreas Gursky
038 The Mummy (1995)_ Marcus Harvey
039 Prison of Light (1992)_ Mona Hatoum
040 Witness (2000)_ Susan Hiller
5
041 Caveman (2002)_ Thomas Hirschhorn
042 Oh My God (2007)_ Damien Hirst
043 Bigger Trees Near Water or Plein Air in the New Post-Photographic Era (2007)_ David Hockney
044 Test Site (2006)_ Karsten Höller
045 Projections (1996)_ Jenny Holzer
046 Untitled (Passage II) (2002)_ Cristina Iglesias
047 Cloud Gate (2004)_ Anish Kapoor
048 Million Years (1969)_ On Kawara
049 Bygone Days (2005)_ Mike Kelly
050 Stereoscope (1998-99)_ William Kentridge
051 The Known Order of Night (1997)_ Anselm Kiefer
052 Metro-Net World Connection (1993-97)_ Martin Kippenberger
053 Puppy (1992)_ Jeff Koons
054 Untitled (Your Body is a Battlefield) (1989)_ Barbara Kruger
055 Naked (1994)_ Sarah Lucas
056 The Fool (2003)_ Paul McCarthy
057 Deadpan (1997)_ Steve McQueen
058 Watch (2010)_ Christian Markley
6
059 Casino (2005)_ Annette Messadze
060 Takeoff (2009)_ Polly Morgan
061 Dead Father (1996-97)_ Ron Mueck
062 Kaikai Kiki (2000-)_ Takashi Murakami
063 Backlash Blues (2004)_ Wangechi Mutu
064 For Beginners (All Combinations of Thumb and Fingers) (2000)_ Bruce Nauman
7
065 Coral Reef (2000)_ Mike Nelson
066 Silent Resistance (1994)_ Shirin Neshat
067 Leviathan To (2006)_ Irnesto Neto
068 The Virgin Mary (1996)_ Chris Ofili
069 Black Kites (1997)_ Gabriel Orozco
070 Breathtaking Moment (2001)_ Cornelia Parker
071 The Vanity of Small Differences (2012)_ Grayson Perry
072 Self (1991-)_ Marc Quinn
073 Atlas Group Conservation Materials (1999-)_ Walid Raad
074 Father (2007)_ Neo Rauch
075 Women (1994)_ Paula Hegu
076 Cage (2006)_ Gerhard Richter
077 Open (Crushed) (2000)_ Pipiloti List
078 Untitled (2003)_ Doris Salcedo
079 The Woman Sitting on the Cross (1992)_ Jenny Saville
080 The Beauty of Death (Unrealized)_ Gregor Schneider
081 Doric Order (2008-)_ Sean Scully
082 Blind Spot (2002-03)_ Richard Serra
8
083 The Garden of Earthly Delights (2003)_ Rakip Shaw
084 Clowns (2003-04)_ Cindy Sherman
085 245 m3 (2006)_ Santiago Sierra
086 House within a House (2008-)_ Seo Do-ho
087 Free Swimming (2003-)_ Wolfgang Tillmans
9
088 Apartment (2002-)_ Rirkrit Tiravanija
089 Pop (1993)_ Gavin Turk
090 Easter (2006)_ Luc Tyman
091 Rose (2008)_ Sai Twombly
092 Greetings (1995)_ Bill Viola
093 Disappear, it was like a war between the dark thighs and heart of a young black woman.
A Civil War Historical Romance (1994)_ Kara Walker
094 Following Ralph Ellison's 'Invisible Man', Prologue (1999-2000)_ Jeff Wall
095 State Britain (2007)_ Mark Wallinger
096 Not What Others Want to Hear from Me, But What I Want to Say (1992-93)_ Gillian Wearing
097 The Nameless Library (2000)_ Rachel Whiteread
098 Seven Intellectuals in the Bamboo Forest (2003-07)_ Yang Fudong
099 Bloodline: A Big Family (1993-)_ Zhang Xiaogang
100 Cases of Democracy (2009)_ Artur Zumievsky
References
Artist Information and References
List of works
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000 Art of the present
001 Face the Artist (2010)_ Marina Abramović
002 Sunflower Seeds (2010)_ Ai Weiwei
003 Source (2012)_ Doug Aiken
004 Black Gachet (2005-06)_ Mark Alexander
005 Fabiola (1994-)_ Francis Alÿs
006 Gnawda (1992)_ Janine Anthony
007: Living Like That (2009)_ Miroslav Balka
008 The Flower Thrower (2005)_ Banksy
009 Creamaster 4 (1994)_ Matthew Barney
010 Persson (2010)_ Christian Boltanski
2
011 Don't Miss a Moment (2003)_ Monica Bonvicini
012 Mom (1999)_ Louise Bourgeois
013 Sex (2003)_ Glenn Brown
014 A Gift from Dad (2008)_ Chris Burden
015 From Heaven to Heaven (2004)_ Daniel Buren
016 Take Care (2007)_ Sophie Calle
3
017 Yes Rasta (2000)_ Patrick Cariou
018 L.O.V.E (2010)_ Maurizio Cattelan
019 Hell (1999-2000)_ Jake Chapman, Dinos Chapman
020 The Gate (1979-2005)_ Christo, Jean-Claude
021 Self-Portrait (1997)_ Chuck Close
022 Opus 227, Flickering Lights (2000)_ Martin Creed
023 The Pink Tree (1999)_ John Currin
024 Documenting the Art of Living: Contemporary Popular Art in Britain (2007)_ Jeremy Deller, Alan Kane
025 Blotter (1993)_ Peter Doig
026 Win, Place, or Show (1998)_ Stan Douglas
027 Against the Wall (2009)_ Marlene Dumas
028 The Weather Project (2003)_ Olafur Eliasson
029 Prada Marfa (2005)_ Elmgreen, Draxet
030 My Bed (1998)_ Tracey Emin
031 The Sleeping Social Worker (1995)_ Lucien Freud
032 New York City, Misty and Jimmy Follett in a Taxi (1991)_ Nan Goldin
033 'Untitled' (Golden) (1995)_ Felix Gonzalez Torres
034 Angel of the North (1998)_ Antony Gormley
4
035 Darkroom (2006)_ Sheila Goda
036 Line of Control (2008)_ Subodh Gupta
037 Chicago, the Commodity Exchange II (1999)_ Andreas Gursky
038 The Mummy (1995)_ Marcus Harvey
039 Prison of Light (1992)_ Mona Hatoum
040 Witness (2000)_ Susan Hiller
5
041 Caveman (2002)_ Thomas Hirschhorn
042 Oh My God (2007)_ Damien Hirst
043 Bigger Trees Near Water or Plein Air in the New Post-Photographic Era (2007)_ David Hockney
044 Test Site (2006)_ Karsten Höller
045 Projections (1996)_ Jenny Holzer
046 Untitled (Passage II) (2002)_ Cristina Iglesias
047 Cloud Gate (2004)_ Anish Kapoor
048 Million Years (1969)_ On Kawara
049 Bygone Days (2005)_ Mike Kelly
050 Stereoscope (1998-99)_ William Kentridge
051 The Known Order of Night (1997)_ Anselm Kiefer
052 Metro-Net World Connection (1993-97)_ Martin Kippenberger
053 Puppy (1992)_ Jeff Koons
054 Untitled (Your Body is a Battlefield) (1989)_ Barbara Kruger
055 Naked (1994)_ Sarah Lucas
056 The Fool (2003)_ Paul McCarthy
057 Deadpan (1997)_ Steve McQueen
058 Watch (2010)_ Christian Markley
6
059 Casino (2005)_ Annette Messadze
060 Takeoff (2009)_ Polly Morgan
061 Dead Father (1996-97)_ Ron Mueck
062 Kaikai Kiki (2000-)_ Takashi Murakami
063 Backlash Blues (2004)_ Wangechi Mutu
064 For Beginners (All Combinations of Thumb and Fingers) (2000)_ Bruce Nauman
7
065 Coral Reef (2000)_ Mike Nelson
066 Silent Resistance (1994)_ Shirin Neshat
067 Leviathan To (2006)_ Irnesto Neto
068 The Virgin Mary (1996)_ Chris Ofili
069 Black Kites (1997)_ Gabriel Orozco
070 Breathtaking Moment (2001)_ Cornelia Parker
071 The Vanity of Small Differences (2012)_ Grayson Perry
072 Self (1991-)_ Marc Quinn
073 Atlas Group Conservation Materials (1999-)_ Walid Raad
074 Father (2007)_ Neo Rauch
075 Women (1994)_ Paula Hegu
076 Cage (2006)_ Gerhard Richter
077 Open (Crushed) (2000)_ Pipiloti List
078 Untitled (2003)_ Doris Salcedo
079 The Woman Sitting on the Cross (1992)_ Jenny Saville
080 The Beauty of Death (Unrealized)_ Gregor Schneider
081 Doric Order (2008-)_ Sean Scully
082 Blind Spot (2002-03)_ Richard Serra
8
083 The Garden of Earthly Delights (2003)_ Rakip Shaw
084 Clowns (2003-04)_ Cindy Sherman
085 245 m3 (2006)_ Santiago Sierra
086 House within a House (2008-)_ Seo Do-ho
087 Free Swimming (2003-)_ Wolfgang Tillmans
9
088 Apartment (2002-)_ Rirkrit Tiravanija
089 Pop (1993)_ Gavin Turk
090 Easter (2006)_ Luc Tyman
091 Rose (2008)_ Sai Twombly
092 Greetings (1995)_ Bill Viola
093 Disappear, it was like a war between the dark thighs and heart of a young black woman.
A Civil War Historical Romance (1994)_ Kara Walker
094 Following Ralph Ellison's 'Invisible Man', Prologue (1999-2000)_ Jeff Wall
095 State Britain (2007)_ Mark Wallinger
096 Not What Others Want to Hear from Me, But What I Want to Say (1992-93)_ Gillian Wearing
097 The Nameless Library (2000)_ Rachel Whiteread
098 Seven Intellectuals in the Bamboo Forest (2003-07)_ Yang Fudong
099 Bloodline: A Big Family (1993-)_ Zhang Xiaogang
100 Cases of Democracy (2009)_ Artur Zumievsky
References
Artist Information and References
List of works
Search
Into the book
The greatest works of art from every era are not bound by the limitations of history, transcending short-sighted machinations and complex personal histories, successfully capturing the essence of the generation that created them.
I dare say that the rare ability to look ahead while also looking back at the right time is the criterion for judging whether a work is a 'masterpiece' or not.
So, what of the times we live in now? What works will remain unobscured by the cultural outcry that will unfold in countless diverse ways over the coming years, decades, and centuries, and retain their own profound resonance? This book boldly selects 100 works that will epitomize the history of modern art by highlighting the vision, talent, and passion of diverse artists active around the world.
These works, which come in various forms including painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, tapestry, installation, performance, multimedia, and video, have each passed the test of history and possess creative value that will endure through the ages.
There are certainly works of art in the world that radiate a brighter light than others, and that exert a stronger attraction within the mighty current of artistic expression that flows toward and from them.
And this book starts from the conviction that such a work exists.
--- From the text
This book seeks to highlight artistic achievements that have weathered the storms of the times.
In just over 20 years, we have witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the trauma of 9/11, and the splendid Arab Spring.
The market, which had been growing rapidly in the 1990s, was plunged into chaos by the 2008 financial crisis, and the subsequent extreme austerity and severe social unrest jeopardized the European single currency.
The aim is to select works that shine brightly without sinking in the turbulent waves of the times.
The 100 masterpieces presented here are recognized for their timeless durability, not only for their power to resonate as metaphors for our times, but also for their clear indication of the current state of art and the future direction it will take.
Rather than objectively interpreting how the work was conceived and created, or how it fits into the author's career or ideals, each chapter focuses on exploring the possibilities for further emotional and poetic expansion of each work.
Rather than simply listing knowledge about the work, we aim to gain clues through the work that will help us understand ourselves, the times we live in, and the meaning of art in those times.
---- From the text
The 100 selected works are expressed using a variety of media and techniques unprecedented in the history of artistic creation.
Traditional genres such as painting, drawing, textiles, and sculpture still provide a source of inspiration for innovative artists (though there are occasional lamentations that painting is once again dying), and this book also presents many works that follow in the footsteps of traditional genres.
However, as a writer, I felt a thrill of excitement when I documented that in contemporary visual art, various genres such as installation, performance, environmental, urban, digital, and video art are gaining at least equal weight with traditional genres.
---- From the text
The works selected for this book each have an unseen side.
Through this, we reach the impressions hidden deep beneath the surface of the work.
Many works reveal their hidden side through dialogue with works from previous eras.
Of course, it is not uncommon to hear discussions about how a particular artist was inspired by past imaginations, or how a painting or sculpture evokes memories of works from a previous era.
However, the purpose of this book is not to introduce the creative intentions of the renowned artisans behind their masterpieces, but to show the power of individual works to communicate with each other across time.
I dare say that the rare ability to look ahead while also looking back at the right time is the criterion for judging whether a work is a 'masterpiece' or not.
So, what of the times we live in now? What works will remain unobscured by the cultural outcry that will unfold in countless diverse ways over the coming years, decades, and centuries, and retain their own profound resonance? This book boldly selects 100 works that will epitomize the history of modern art by highlighting the vision, talent, and passion of diverse artists active around the world.
These works, which come in various forms including painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, tapestry, installation, performance, multimedia, and video, have each passed the test of history and possess creative value that will endure through the ages.
There are certainly works of art in the world that radiate a brighter light than others, and that exert a stronger attraction within the mighty current of artistic expression that flows toward and from them.
And this book starts from the conviction that such a work exists.
--- From the text
This book seeks to highlight artistic achievements that have weathered the storms of the times.
In just over 20 years, we have witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the trauma of 9/11, and the splendid Arab Spring.
The market, which had been growing rapidly in the 1990s, was plunged into chaos by the 2008 financial crisis, and the subsequent extreme austerity and severe social unrest jeopardized the European single currency.
The aim is to select works that shine brightly without sinking in the turbulent waves of the times.
The 100 masterpieces presented here are recognized for their timeless durability, not only for their power to resonate as metaphors for our times, but also for their clear indication of the current state of art and the future direction it will take.
Rather than objectively interpreting how the work was conceived and created, or how it fits into the author's career or ideals, each chapter focuses on exploring the possibilities for further emotional and poetic expansion of each work.
Rather than simply listing knowledge about the work, we aim to gain clues through the work that will help us understand ourselves, the times we live in, and the meaning of art in those times.
---- From the text
The 100 selected works are expressed using a variety of media and techniques unprecedented in the history of artistic creation.
Traditional genres such as painting, drawing, textiles, and sculpture still provide a source of inspiration for innovative artists (though there are occasional lamentations that painting is once again dying), and this book also presents many works that follow in the footsteps of traditional genres.
However, as a writer, I felt a thrill of excitement when I documented that in contemporary visual art, various genres such as installation, performance, environmental, urban, digital, and video art are gaining at least equal weight with traditional genres.
---- From the text
The works selected for this book each have an unseen side.
Through this, we reach the impressions hidden deep beneath the surface of the work.
Many works reveal their hidden side through dialogue with works from previous eras.
Of course, it is not uncommon to hear discussions about how a particular artist was inspired by past imaginations, or how a painting or sculpture evokes memories of works from a previous era.
However, the purpose of this book is not to introduce the creative intentions of the renowned artisans behind their masterpieces, but to show the power of individual works to communicate with each other across time.
---- From the text
Publisher's Review
#1 on Amazon UK art books immediately after publication!
1.
The definitive guide to understanding modern art
"A Lecture on Modern Art Through 100 of the World's Greatest Works" received rave reviews from major English-speaking media outlets, including The Guardian, The Telegraph, Time Out, The Wall Street Journal, and The Observer, immediately after its publication.
It was also actively recommended by art magazines and was selected as the art book of the year by most media outlets at the end of the year.
It also became a bestseller in the Amazon art category, receiving love from a wide range of readers, from those working in the contemporary art field to those just beginning to encounter contemporary art.
This book, which utilizes the author's rich knowledge of cultural history to reveal the hidden messages and possibilities of modern art, is, as Paula Frosch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art has commented, "a significant contribution to the field of art criticism and art philosophy," and it expands the meaning of modern art along with each work.
2.
What were selected as the 100 greatest contemporary art pieces?
Just as Picasso's Guernica and Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa remain the most vivid testaments to their eras, what works of art from our time, from 1989 to the present, stand the test of time and shine even brighter? Which contemporary art pieces most brilliantly capture the zeitgeist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries? This challenge is even more challenging now that art can no longer be defined by a single trend.
Kelly Grovier selects works based on their power to question, provoke, and inspire, above all else.
It delicately describes the background of the creation of 100 works, their aftermath, and how each work can be used to read the artist and our times.
The selected works span a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, installation, performance art, and media art, and the artists' nationalities and cultural backgrounds are also widely spread.
The artists include Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Do-ho Suh, Ai Weiwei, and Olafur Eliasson, who are familiar to the general public, but there are also artists who are relatively unfamiliar to the domestic audience, such as Banksy, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Irnestu Neto, Paula Hegu, and Ron Mueck.
But the times they illuminate are clearly ones we have lived through as well: the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the 2007 financial crisis, the death with dignity, distorted body images, the Arab Spring.
Callie Grovier's poignant portrait of the times, painted through a combination of contemporary art, resonates with every reader differently.
3.
Author Kelly Grovier, selected as one of the '100 Contributors to Contemporary Art'
Kelly Grovier, a contemporary art critic, curator, and poet who has been active across broadcast and print media, including for the BBC and the Guardian, has been named one of Artlist's '100 Most Influential People in Contemporary Art' alongside leading contemporary artists such as Ai Weiwei.
He was also recognized for his authority to the extent of being appointed as a judge for the Charles Wollaston Award, the UK's highest art award.
Grovier's greatest contribution to this recognition was his numerous art books, especially his book, "A Lecture on Modern Art through 100 Great Works of Art."
In this book, Kelly Grovier takes on a difficult challenge.
As the horizons of art expand globally, which of the proliferating contemporary art will ultimately be remembered as masterpieces? Grovier addresses this challenging question with a bold and compelling analysis, drawing on his profound knowledge of cultural history. At the same time, he offers a map essential for navigating the complex landscape of contemporary art.
As we encounter each work through the lens of Kelly Grovier, we discover the context and joy of contemporary art, which may seem difficult and unfamiliar to unfamiliar eyes.
1.
The definitive guide to understanding modern art
"A Lecture on Modern Art Through 100 of the World's Greatest Works" received rave reviews from major English-speaking media outlets, including The Guardian, The Telegraph, Time Out, The Wall Street Journal, and The Observer, immediately after its publication.
It was also actively recommended by art magazines and was selected as the art book of the year by most media outlets at the end of the year.
It also became a bestseller in the Amazon art category, receiving love from a wide range of readers, from those working in the contemporary art field to those just beginning to encounter contemporary art.
This book, which utilizes the author's rich knowledge of cultural history to reveal the hidden messages and possibilities of modern art, is, as Paula Frosch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art has commented, "a significant contribution to the field of art criticism and art philosophy," and it expands the meaning of modern art along with each work.
2.
What were selected as the 100 greatest contemporary art pieces?
Just as Picasso's Guernica and Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa remain the most vivid testaments to their eras, what works of art from our time, from 1989 to the present, stand the test of time and shine even brighter? Which contemporary art pieces most brilliantly capture the zeitgeist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries? This challenge is even more challenging now that art can no longer be defined by a single trend.
Kelly Grovier selects works based on their power to question, provoke, and inspire, above all else.
It delicately describes the background of the creation of 100 works, their aftermath, and how each work can be used to read the artist and our times.
The selected works span a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, installation, performance art, and media art, and the artists' nationalities and cultural backgrounds are also widely spread.
The artists include Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Do-ho Suh, Ai Weiwei, and Olafur Eliasson, who are familiar to the general public, but there are also artists who are relatively unfamiliar to the domestic audience, such as Banksy, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Irnestu Neto, Paula Hegu, and Ron Mueck.
But the times they illuminate are clearly ones we have lived through as well: the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the 2007 financial crisis, the death with dignity, distorted body images, the Arab Spring.
Callie Grovier's poignant portrait of the times, painted through a combination of contemporary art, resonates with every reader differently.
3.
Author Kelly Grovier, selected as one of the '100 Contributors to Contemporary Art'
Kelly Grovier, a contemporary art critic, curator, and poet who has been active across broadcast and print media, including for the BBC and the Guardian, has been named one of Artlist's '100 Most Influential People in Contemporary Art' alongside leading contemporary artists such as Ai Weiwei.
He was also recognized for his authority to the extent of being appointed as a judge for the Charles Wollaston Award, the UK's highest art award.
Grovier's greatest contribution to this recognition was his numerous art books, especially his book, "A Lecture on Modern Art through 100 Great Works of Art."
In this book, Kelly Grovier takes on a difficult challenge.
As the horizons of art expand globally, which of the proliferating contemporary art will ultimately be remembered as masterpieces? Grovier addresses this challenging question with a bold and compelling analysis, drawing on his profound knowledge of cultural history. At the same time, he offers a map essential for navigating the complex landscape of contemporary art.
As we encounter each work through the lens of Kelly Grovier, we discover the context and joy of contemporary art, which may seem difficult and unfamiliar to unfamiliar eyes.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: August 10, 2017
- Page count, weight, size: 384 pages | 1,340g | 182*245*40mm
- ISBN13: 9788965134732
- ISBN10: 8965134730
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