Survival Notes

Lydia R. Figes

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.

Author(s): Figes, Lydia R.
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 11/09/2025
Pagination: 208 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Thames and Hudson
Published By: Thames and Hudson
Book Classification: Art techniques & principles
Dimensions: 216
Weight:
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780500297919