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Commissioning Contemporary Art

Louisa Buck, Daniel McClean • Thames & Hudson • ISBN-13 978-0500238981

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Commissioning Contemporary Art

Louisa Buck, Daniel McClean • Thames & Hudson

ISBN-10: 0500238987 · ISBN-13: 978-0500238981 · 2012

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In an age of blockbuster exhibitions and public art projects, the most exciting artworks are often those that have been specially commissioned for a specific site or event. This invaluable guide reveals and demystifies every stage of the commissioning process, from the initial invitation to an artist to the financing and the final installation of works.

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Publisher: Thames & Hudson
2012
Pages: 320

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Contributor: Louisa BuckContributor: Daniel McClean

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Category: Art AdministrationCategory: Art LawCategory: Art PatronageCategory: Curatorial StudiesCategory: Public ArtCategory: Curatorial PracticeCategory: Site-Specific InstallationCategory: Art Management

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