Survival Notes

Survival Notes (Hardback)

Figes, Lydia R. (Author)

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£14.99

Featuring direct quotes and exclusive interviews with internationally acclaimed artists such as Anish Kapoor, Shirin Neshat, Tracey Emin, Jesse Darling and Shahzia Sikander, this book offers authoritative counsel on how to thrive in a highly competitive art world as well as thoughtful insights on what it means to be an artist in the twenty-first century. Nine thematic chapters offer essential guidance on how to negotiate the practical realities of artmaking, with discussions relating to education, self-discipline, gallery representation, mental wellbeing, mentorship and more.

ISBN (SKU)

9780500297919

Pages

208

Dimensions

216

Imprint

Thames and Hudson

Published

10, September, 2025

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