The Art Prophets: The Artists, Dealers, and Tastemakers Who Shook the Art World

by Richard Polsky

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In The Art Prophets, Richard Polsky introduces us to influential late twentieth-century dealers and tastemakers in the art world. These risk takers opened doors for artists, identified new movements, and resurrected art forms that had fallen into obscurity. In this distinctive tour, Polsky offers an insightful and engaging dialog between artists and the visionaries who paved their way.
 
Table of contents
Ivan Karp and Pop Art
Stan Lee and Comic Book Art
Chet Helms, Bill Graham, and the Art of the Poster
John Ollman and Outsider Art
Joshua Baer and Native American Art
Virginia Dwan and Earthworks
Tod Volpe and Ceramics
Jeffrey Fraenkel and Photography
Louis Meisel and Photorealism
Tony Shafrazi and Street Art
  • ISBN10 1590514068
  • ISBN13 9781590514061
  • Publish Date 25 October 2011 (first published 1 January 2011)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Other Press LLC