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The Wild, Wild East: An American Art Critic's Adventures in China: By Barbara Pollack,Used
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A lively and opinionated romp through China's contemporary art scene, Wild, Wild East is based on firsthand encounters with the artists, dealers, collectors, curators and auction specialists who have made Chinese contemporary art the fastest growing sector of the international art market. This is the first book to take stock of China's commercial art boom, the rapid development of its institutions and the biographies of its major players. It conveys the thrill of the current goldrush atmosphere, but also investigates the pitfalls of the scene: corruption, government censorship and conflicts of interest. The author, Barbara Pollack, is an experienced journalist and art critic who has been reporting on China's developing art scene since 1997. With unparalleled access to the major figures both in the country and elsewhere, she is unafraid to ask, 'Is this the emperor's new clothes?' of this country once ruled by emperors, and now managed by postMao millionaires.
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- Q: What is 'The Wild, Wild East' about? A: 'The Wild, Wild East: An American Art Critic's Adventures in China' explores China's contemporary art scene through firsthand experiences of the author, Barbara Pollack, with artists, dealers, and collectors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Barbara Pollack, an experienced journalist and art critic who has been reporting on China's art scene since 1997.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on March 31, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Wild, Wild East' contains 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What aspects of the art scene does the book cover? A: The book covers the rapid growth of China's art market, the development of its institutions, and the biographies of key figures in the contemporary art scene.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to art criticism? A: Yes, the lively and opinionated writing style makes it accessible for readers new to art criticism and the contemporary art market.
- Q: Does the book discuss any challenges in the Chinese art market? A: Yes, it investigates issues such as corruption, government censorship, and conflicts of interest within the art scene.
- Q: What unique insights does Barbara Pollack provide in this book? A: Barbara Pollack offers unique insights based on her extensive access to major figures in China's art world, questioning the authenticity and motivations behind the commercial art boom.