From Art School to Art World: Network of Relationships as a Transitional Mechanism in Professionalization of Young Artists

The book describes networks of relationships that emerge in the artistic pursuit of five academically educated artists. The author identifies the shared dimensions of the practices of artists and the art world by exploring the negotiations that take place regarding aesthetic and cultural issues. The study documents, describes, and analyzes how the individual artist's diverse networks emerge, and in which ways these connections contribute to the professionalization of the artist. The book suggests that contemporary artistic practices call for collaboration among the individuals involved. The artists' practices are contextualized with reference to the art world, and in a similar way, the art world professionals are constantly challenged to accommodate newly developed artistic ideas. The changes in the artists' practices require changes in dealership and art collecting practices. This book shed light on these integrated operations among artists and the art world that creates room for the development of innovative artworks.