Survival Notes: Life Lessons from Contemporary Artists

By: Lydia Rachel Figes

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Synopsis: Weaving artists' reflections and anecdotes with their invaluable words of advice to aspiring creatives, this inspiring book explores the practical realities of the art world and demystifies the route to professional success. Survival Notes is an inspiring narrative weaving artists' reflections on success with advice to aspiring creatives. 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. In a climate where emerging creatives feel less empowered than ever, Lydia R. Figes provides a hopeful message about perseverance and perspective, while questioning whether the advice given by established practitioners can still be applied today.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 192 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780500780978
Related ISBNs:: 9780500297919
Publisher:: Thames & Hudson
Date of Addition:: 10/28/25
Copyrighted By:: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by DACS, London
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Reference, Self-Help, Art and Architecture, Education
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.