“Many outsiders see the art world as elitist and it is, except it is also oddly down-to-earth and embracing of oddballs who don't fit in well anywhere else.”
Quote by Sarah Thornton
Author
Sarah Thornton
Sarah Thornton (born 1965) is a Canadian-British writer, sociologist, and art critic. She is best known for her incisive investigations into the contemporary art world, blending sociological analysis with vivid narrative. Her bestselling book Seven Days in the Art World (2008) offers a behind-the-scenes look at auctions, biennales, and artist studios, becoming a key text for understanding art market dynamics. She has written for The Economist, The Guardian, and Artforum, and taught at Goldsmiths, University of London. Thornton's work demystifies the art world for general readers while maintaining academic rigor. more
You May Also Like
Source: The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds
Source: The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future(Or, Don 't Trust Anyone Under 30)
“Mine is to chew on the appropriate texts and make them delectable.”
“Worship the Trinity, which I call the only true devotion and saving doctrine.”