{"title":"Jerry Saltz","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the world of art and creativity through the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eJerry Saltz\u003c\/em\u003e, a widely respected art critic and writer. Jerry Saltz has carved a niche for himself in the literary and art world with his engaging and thought-provoking books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eArt is Life\u003c\/em\u003e, Saltz takes readers on a journey through the dynamic and ever-evolving art landscape, offering deep insights into the role of art in contemporary society. This book is a captivating exploration suitable for anyone interested in understanding how art reflects and influences the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, in \u003cem\u003eHow to Be an Artist\u003c\/em\u003e, Saltz shares practical and motivational guidance for aspiring artists and creatives. This book is categorised under Self-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development for its invaluable advice on nurturing creativity and self-expression, making it an essential read for anyone looking to unlock their artistic potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to the world of arts and culture or seeking personal growth through creative expression, Jerry Saltz's collection provides a perfect blend of inspiration and education. Dive into his works and discover how art is not only a form of expression but a way to enrich and transform your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-is-life-by-jerry-saltz-9781781579442","title":"Art is Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"We benefit from Saltz's rare ability to articulate the mysterious alchemy of great art.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The world's most famous and celebrated contemporary art critic.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"One of the most powerful art critics today.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTime Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Senior art critic and columnist for New York magazine, Jerry Saltz is as influential as they come. He demystifies the art world in refreshing plain speak and his latest book, focusing on the two decades since 9\/11, promises to be another must-listen.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Pulitzer Prize winner (Criticism, 2018) and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Be an Artist,\u003c\/i\u003e a deliciously readable survey of the art world in turbulent times.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJerry Saltz is one of our most-watched writers about art and artists, and a passionate champion of the importance of art in our shared cultural life. Since the 1990s, he has been an indispensable cultural voice: witty and provocative, he has attracted contemporary readers to fine art as few critics have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in \u003ci\u003eArt Is Life\u003c\/i\u003e, Jerry Saltz draws on two decades of work to offer a real-time survey of contemporary art as a barometer of our times. Chronicling a period punctuated by dramatic turning points - from the cultural reset of 9\/11 to the rolling social crises of today - Saltz traces how visionary artists have both documented and challenged the culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArt Is Life\u003c\/i\u003e offers Saltz's eye-opening appraisals of trailblazers like Kara Walker, Hilma af Klint, and Jasper Johns; provocateurs like Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, and Marina Abramovic; and visionaries like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. With his signature blend of candour and conviction, Jerry Saltz argues in \u003ci\u003eArt Is Life\u003c\/i\u003e for the importance of the fearless artist. The result is an openhearted and irresistibly readable appraisal by one of our most important cultural observers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHow to Be an Artist\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I wish I had read these rules forty years ago and carried them around like a bible. They are the generous, loving, enthusiastic, bullshit-free advice of a master communicator, just reading them makes me want to charge back into the studio\"\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eGrayson Perry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Being an artist is a lonely pursuit - twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, for the rest of your life. Most of the time it hurts. This book will help the pain.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eTracey Emin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Joy is palpable in these pages. We need such thinking right now.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eApollo Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46362629603564,"sku":"9781781579442","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781781579442.jpg?v=1744587637"},{"product_id":"how-to-be-an-artist-by-jerry-saltz-9781781577820","title":"How to Be an Artist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I wish I had read these rules forty years ago and carried them around like a bible. By chance or design, I've followed most of them at some point, but it took me a lifetime as an artist to find what worked. They are the generous, loving, enthusiastic, bullshit-free advice of a master communicator, just reading them makes me want to charge back into the studio.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eGrayson Perry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Being an artist is a lonely pursuit - twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, for the rest of your life. Most of the time it hurts. This book will help the pain.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eTracey Emin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePulitzer Prize-winning art critic Jerry Saltz is here to show you how to bring art and creativity into your life, with irreverent, inspiring, and priceless pieces of advice on getting on in art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the witty and passionate chief art critic for \u003cem\u003eNew York\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, Jerry Saltz is often approached by artists, both amateur and professional, asking him for advice: How do I get started? How do I get better? Is what I'm doing even art at all? They want to know, in short, \u003cem\u003ehow to be an artist\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, expanding on his viral cover story for \u003cem\u003eNew York\u003c\/em\u003e magazine - and drawing on his decades of immersion in the art world - Saltz has the answers. \u003cem\u003eHow to Be an Artist\u003c\/em\u003e is an indispensable book of practical inspiration for creative people of all kinds. 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