Sarah Thornton is a leading voice on contemporary art. Her writing is characterized by a deep understanding of the social structures that shape the art world. Thornton examines the dynamics of power and value in art with keen sociological insight. Her style is analytical and incisive, often revealing the hidden mechanisms of the art market and its influence.
aeo A highly innovative contribution towards the study of popular culture which focuses on the youth cultures that revolve around dance clubs and raves. aeo Written in a highly accessible style and illustrated with case studies, the author examines the development of club cultures or taste cultures.
A generational touchstone by the leading authority on the art world, a captivating book in three parts which seeks to answer the contentious question 'What is an Artist?'
Small town secrets and divisions come bubbling to the surface in Sarah Thornton’s gripping debut crime novel.
In a series of beautifully paced narratives, Thornton gives a fly-on-the-wall account of the smart and strange subcultures that make, trade, curate, collect, and hype contemporary art.
"Tells the story of [33 artists]: how they move through the world, command credibility, and create iconic works ... [including] visits with Ai Weiwei before and after his imprisonment and Jeff Koons as he woos new customers in London, Frankfurt, and Abu Dhabi. Thornton meets Yayoi Kusama in her studio around the corner from the Tokyo asylum that she calls home. She snoops in Cindy Sherman's closet, hears about Andrea Fraser's psychotherapist, and spends quality time with Laurie Simmons, Carroll Dunham, and their daughters Lena and Grace"--Amazon.com.
An innovative investigation of the five strange worlds that worship women's chests.