Commissioning contemporary art [ Texto impreso] : a handbook for curators, collectors and artists / Louisa Buck, Daniel McClean ; consultant editor, Vivien Lovell.

ISBN (10 dígitos) 0500238987.

Introduction: An ancient and intricate practice (p. 14) -- Chapter 1: Why undertake a commission? (p. 29) -- Chapter 2: Who commissions today and what (p. 90) -- Chapter 3: Making it happen (p. 179) -- Chapter 4: The Commission thereafter (p. 258) -- Conclusion: A practice with no limits (p. 303).

"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 and the financing of a project to the final installation of works. Combining theoretical and conceptual considerations with practical ones, the text is supplemented with copious quotations and insights from some of the best-known artists, curators, commissioners, and museum directors of today. It is an essential guide for anyone involved in the process of commissioning new art--private collectors, foundations, public bodies, museums, galleries, and artists themselves--as well as those fascinated by the inner workings of the contemporary art world." -- Google Libros.