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What kind of person makes it as anrtist in modern Britian? How do artists cope with solitude, public exposure, self-doubt, or the pressures of the market? With personal stories and humorous observations, artists explore the complexities and contradictions of living la vie boheme in the world of the cultural industries. Through essays and interviews, this illustrated book aims to confound many of the received myths about "the life of the artist". Covering the artistic spectrum, from painters and sculpters to writers, film-makers and composers, this book reveals shared patterns of experience and outlook across disciplines and generations. Contributors include Michael Bracewell, Andy Goldsworthy, Selima Hill, Charlotte Jones, Cornelia Parker, Martin Parr, Paula Rego, Nitin Sawhney, Iain Sinclair, and David Toop.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #772438 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages