{"title":"Ethan Wagner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthan Wagner\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate world of art collecting with a keen eye on both passion and investment. His writing delves into the motivations behind acquiring art, offering insights that blend cultural appreciation with practical considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections on how art intersects with personal and financial values, making his work a compelling read for anyone interested in \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e beyond the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collecting-art-for-love-money-and-more-by-ethan-wagner-9780714849775","title":"Collecting Art for Love, Money and More","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArranged into ten topics that are approached through a key question and answer format, art advisors Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner offer an accessible yet unrivalled insider's view into the often opaque world of collecting art, drawing from their extensive experience in working with collectors and institutions of contemporary art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollecting Art for Love, Money and More\u003c\/i\u003e looks at why collecting art is a completely unique experience that offers emotional, intellectual and social rewards. The authors argue that the motivations for acquiring a work of art and building a collection, unlike buying anything else, may be any combination of investment potential, aesthetics, love of art, challenge, intellectual exploration, social status, adrenaline rush, ego-building or public attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapter-opening questions are informal and direct: questions we would all like to ask about collecting contemporary art but are afraid to ask. The authors are informative yet chatty and provide specific examples from their experience. Each question is illustrated with a series of photos and extended captions that expand on the text and offer advice, personal insights and behind-the-scenes access to various facets of the commercial art world, including exhibitions, art storage, biennials, art fairs, collectors, and interpretations of individual works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs both influential participants in and observers of this world, the authors also bring the historical and social context of the dynamic complexities of the art world today to their narrative. Why people collect art, what rewards it might offer, how one goes about it, what the relationship is between the commercial and the public art world is, and who can take part in it are amongst the vital questions they address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455536087276,"sku":"9780714849775","price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81eOUCvHI9L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774780417"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ethan-wagner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}