Written by an art advisor and former gallerist with an insider’s perspective, this book provides a timely overview of the commercial-gallery sector at a moment of rapid change and expansion. More than any participant in the art market, galleries are seen as mysterious actors with an opaque code of conduct. This book offers a fascinating view of the gallery ecosystem, presenting a systematic diagnosis of key challenges and opportunities facing the sector today.
Henry Little discusses the integration of bricks and clicks, addressing the tension between a gallery’s physical premises and its online presence, further asking how the world’s largest galleries have pulled so far ahead both in terms of their physical expansion and their digital offering. In an industry which increasingly rewards consolidation and brand recognition, the book asks how small and mid-tier galleries can hold their own and whether the traditional gallery model may be under threat in an increasingly digital future.
By:
Henry Little
Imprint: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 200mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 11mm
ISBN: 9781848226371
ISBN 10: 1848226373
Series: Hot Topics in the Art World
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 01 September 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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ELT Advanced
,
Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1: Origins and Workings of a Gallery System; 2: The Space: Architecture, Location and Identity; 3: The Digital Promise; 4: Tough at the Top: The Gallery Plus; 5: Consolidation, Collaboration, Continuation; Conclusion; Notes; Further Reading; Index
Henry Little has been at The Fine Art Group building international collections of contemporary art since 2018. Previously, he co-founded and co-directed Breese Little, a commercial gallery in London, for five years.
