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Transformations, Brian Metzger Nov 2016

Transformations, Brian Metzger

Curating Contemporary Art: Documents & Writings

Sotheby's Institute of Art is pleased to present TRANSFORMATIONS, a group exhibition curated by Brian Metzger, Master of Art Business candidate class of 2016. The exhibit is on view from November 29 to December 5, 2016.


Have Traditional Auction Houses Been Affected By Online Ones?: The Case Of Phillips And Paddle8, Heejae Chung Jan 2016

Have Traditional Auction Houses Been Affected By Online Ones?: The Case Of Phillips And Paddle8, Heejae Chung

MA Projects

There is always a strong demand for high quality art and collectibles. With the analysis of the case study and the interviews with experts from different auction houses, this paper will show whether the traditional auction markets have been affected by online ones.

Phillips is taking a strong hold over the middle market. In particular, Phillips’ Contemporary art department is known for focusing on younger artists, which represents lower prices than other areas. To compare in a fair way in terms of price and genre of artworks, Phillips’ Contemporary Art Day Sales in New York from 2006 to 2016 will …


The Space Of Art In The Digital Age, Ellie Isaacs Jan 2016

The Space Of Art In The Digital Age, Ellie Isaacs

MA Projects

This journal article looks at the space of art in the digital age in order to establish whether virtual art practices will eventually render the physicality of art as obsolete. The article draws focus on the construction of virtual spaces to investigate the possibility of a consequential collapse in real space. Two key aspects that I have concentrated on are the social experience of these modes of artistic practice and the inversion of public and private spheres.


How Did We Get Here? Artist Relatives In Provincetown, Massachusetts, Camille Cardinal Jan 2016

How Did We Get Here? Artist Relatives In Provincetown, Massachusetts, Camille Cardinal

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How Did We Get Here? Artist Relatives in Provincetown, Massachusetts explores the practices of eight families of artists across two or three generations who have lived and worked in Provincetown, a town on the very tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Provincetown is one of the oldest and most significant art colonies, dating back to the early 20th century.