Certificate ID
10858188
This is an online non-credit course offered by Sotheby's Institute of Art - Online Learning.
has successfully completed
August 13, 2017
VERIFIED
Certificate
of Completion
How Today's Art World Works
Barbara Schlagbauer
Barbara Schlagbauer
Today’s art world is intimidating for many: record auction prices, invite-only private parties, and mega galleries exhibiting the newest celebrity artist. It feels exclusive and a difficult arena not only to enter but moreover to confidently navigate. It need not be like this.This 6-week course sheds light on many myths (and truths) surrounding the contemporary art world by taking it apart – and putting it back together again. The course will look at the ecosystem that supports the art world and introduce the different players that shape it – from museums and institutions to curators and writers, from galleries to auctions houses and online sales platforms, from the occasional buyer to the super collector – and last but not least it will review the role of the artist amongst it all.
This course defines different professional roles in both the commercial and nonprofit sectors of the art world, and is ideal for those looking to make a career change or advance their role in the art world.
Skills / Knowledge
- • You will gain an understanding of the different players in the art world and their role and function within it.
- • You will understand how these different players are related to and dependent on each other to form the contemporary art ecology.
- • You will develop analytical skills to critically engage and evaluate the contemporary art world.
- • You will participate more confidently and engage actively with the art world.
Issued on
August 13, 2017
Expires on
Does not expire