The $12 Million Stuffed Shark : The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art

The $12 Million Stuffed Shark : The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art

(Author) Don Thompson
Format: Paperback
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Why would a smart New York investment banker pay twelve million dollars for the decaying, stuffed carcass of a shark? By what alchemy does Jackson Pollock's drip painting No. 5 1948 sell for $140 million? 'The $12 Million Dollar Stuffed Shark is the first book to look at the economics of the modern art world, and the marketing strategies that power the market to produce such astronomical prices. Don Thompson talks to auction houses, dealers, and collectors to find out the source of Charles Saatchi's Midas touch, and how far a gallery like White Cube has contributed to Damien Hirst becoming one of the highest-earning artists in the world.

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Publisher:
Aurum Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
ISBN:
9781845134075
Publish year:
2012
Publish date:
March 18, 2012

Don Thompson

Don Thompson is a renowned poet and author known for his collection "The Long Gone Daddies." His writing style is raw and evocative, capturing the struggles and triumphs of everyday life. Thompson's work delves deep into the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption with profound insight.

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