10 Art Books for Your Library
Looking for ways to learn more about the ever-evolving art market? The art world is a complex and sometimes unpredictable space, consisting of galleries, museums, collectors, auction houses, dealers, artists, and many more key players that make up the industry. Even for those who have established a career within the art world, it is always important to continue to learn, research, and stay up to date with new developments within the market. Luckily for you, we have compiled a list of the top must-have art books that find themselves on the shelves of collectors, dealers, artists, auctioneers, and historians.
For the Art Collector:
- The Art Collector’s Handbook by Mary Rozell
2. The Black Market by Charles Moore
For the Art Historian:
3. Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel
For the Auctioneer:
4. The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You by Lydia Fenet
5. I Sold Andy Warhol (Too Soon) by Richard Polsky
For the Art Dealer:
6. Boom: Mad Money, Mega Dealers, and the Rise of Contemporary Art by Michael Shnayerson
7. A Year in the Art World by Matthew Israel
For the Artist:
8. The Complete Smartist Guide: Essential Business and Career Tips for Emerging Artists by Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig
9. How to Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz
For the Drama:
10. Stealing Rembrandts: The Untold Stories of Notorious Art Heists by Anthony M. More and Tom Mashberg
