Art Now Vol 1 — Contemporary Art Overview

Art Now Vol 1 is a digital book format featuring an overview of art and artists from the 1980s and 1990s onward. This is an instant download, available immediately after purchase.

The editors present a structured selection of artists, with short introductory commentaries and a focus on works that continue to evolve. The volume is designed for readers who want a clear entry point into contemporary art from this period.

As a digital download, you receive the file without physical shipping. Access begins after purchase through your reading app.

Book Overview

Art Now is described in the preface as an up-to-date publication offering an authoritative overview of art and artists from the 1980s and 1990s onwards. The text states that the publication totals 192 pages and covers the work, careers, and credos of 87 artists.

The volume is lavishly illustrated with over 300 reproductions, and it includes pithy introductory commentaries by a team of seven experts. The preface also defines contemporary art as work by artists whose active output goes back no more than twenty years and is still evolving.

For this volume, the preface notes that all artists come from the West, and that other cultural provenances are not represented because it proved impossible to cast a global net.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Profiles of artists and their work across the 1980s and 1990s onward.
• Short introductory commentaries accompanying each artist’s selection.
• An illustrated approach with over 300 reproductions across the volume.
• Context that connects the history of the 1980s to influences carried forward into the 1990s and beyond.
• A glossary, photo credits, and biographical notes on the authors.

Why This Book Matters

The preface presents Art Now as more than a retrospective. It describes the publication as looking toward the future by tracing how artistic idioms are adopted and adapted from predecessors.

By focusing on artists with evolving active output, the book frames contemporary art as an ongoing process rather than a fixed historical snapshot. It is also positioned as a response to the limits of books when artworks incorporate movement, sound, interaction, or multimedia approaches.

For readers, this structure supports browsing artist-focused material while maintaining a broader perspective on developments over time.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This product is a digital download with no physical shipping. After purchase, access is available immediately.

You can read the file on appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop, mobile, or other reading apps that support the provided digital format.

This listing does not promise printing.

FAQ

Do I get instant access after purchase?
Yes. This is an instant download, available after purchase.

Is there a physical copy shipped to me?
No. It is delivered as a digital file only.

Will it work on my device?
It is intended for reading apps on compatible Kindle, tablet, desktop, and mobile devices.

If you’re looking for a curated, illustrated entry into contemporary art from the 1980s and 1990s onward, this volume is designed for straightforward reading and reference.

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