Talk Art Everything you wanted to know about contemporary art but were afraid to ask

by Diament, Robert; Tovey, Russell

• ISBN13: 9781781578131
• ISBN10: 1781578133
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-06-01
• Publisher: Ilex Press
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Summary

A joyful and straightforward introduction to contemporary art from the creators of hit podcast Talk Art - actor and collector Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament

"All we wanted to do was make art accessible, non-academic, non-elitist, gossipy and fun" - Russell Tovey, quoted in the New York Times

Engaging, informative and open to everyone, Talk Art established itself as the must-listen cultural podcast in both the UK and the US, and it has now garnered 1.5 million downloads. With infectious enthusiasm, Russell and Robert have opened the doors to the art world and have welcomed people of all ages and backgrounds into the conversation.

Talk Art, the book, is a beautiful and accessible celebration of contemporary art, and a guidebook to navigating and engaging with the art world. Informal and jargon-free, this book proves that art really is for everyone. With a wealth of imagery (some never-before-seen in print) and an informative and engaging narrative, Talk Art will become the must-have book that art lovers return to again and again.

The book features highlights from interviews with: Tracey Emin, Rose Wylie, Helen Cammock, Jordan Casteel, Edward Enninful, Jerry Saltz, Elton John, Billy Porter, Grayson Perry, Michael Stripe, Lena Dunham, Rose McGowan, Ian McKellen, Deborah Frances- White, David Shrigley, Toyin Ojih Odutola and Michael Craig-Martin, among others.

Chapters include:

• Art as Autobiographical Expression
• Photojournalism as Art
• Art & Political Change
• How to Navigate the Art World
• How do I Create My Own Collection?
• Make Your Own Art
• Highlights from popular features of the podcast, including 'Art Heist' and 'Favorite Color'

Praise for the podcast:

"Trendy, gossipy, fast-paced conversational fun" - New York Times

"Lively, accessible and enthusiastic" - Financial Times

"As fast-paced and gossipy as it is genuinely interesting" - Dazed

"It's an education, but not in an alienating highbrow way" - NME

Author Biography

Russell Tovey is an actor best-known for appearing in The History Boys, Gavin & Stacey,Years and Years, Being Human, The Good Liar and HBO's Looking. He is also a passionate art collector, with around 300 pieces.

Robert Diament is Director of the Carl Freedman Gallery and Counter Editions (a company that produces prints and multiples by leading contemporary artists such as Tracey Emin, David Shrigley and Martin Creed). He has a masters in Art History. Before working in art, he was part of electro pop band Temposhark.