How Does "Contemporary Art" Work?

The twelve lessons of this course are divided into three segments of four lessons each, each one addressing specific questions about the key elements that constitute the contemporary art system.

1. Introduction to Key Players and Agents The first few lessons will introduce the actors and agents who bring contemporary art to the public:
   • Public and private institutions: museums, exhibition spaces (Kunsthalle), art galleries, biennials
   • The market:  galleries, art fairs, auction houses
   • Public and corporate art displays
   • The media system / Social media
2. Professional Roles in the Contemporary Art System The second part of the course will explore the professional roles that drive the contemporary art system:
   • Artists
   • Curators and critics
   • Gallery owners, dealers, and consultants
   • Collectors
3. Trends and Developments in Contemporary Art The final segment will provide an overview of the main trends and developments in contemporary art production and the discourse on contemporary art over the past three decades.

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