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Art School (in a book)

A future artist's guide to contemporary art
By Russell Tovey and Robert Diament
Laurence King Publishing
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An exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives from the makers of hit podcast Talk Art, actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament. Do you love art and want to know more but don't know where to start? Introducing Art School (in... Read More
Format: Hardback
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An exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives from the makers of hit podcast Talk Art, actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament

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An exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives from the makers of hit podcast Talk Art, actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament.

Do you love art and want to know more but don't know where to start? Introducing Art School (in a book), a virtual gallery where you can see the most exciting contemporary artists of today, as well as some of the greatest from the twentieth century, including Henri Matisse, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Frida Kahlo.

And who are the visionaries, the icons, the ones to watch now? With works by Marina Abramovic, Tracey Emin, Rachel Whiteread and David Hockney, study the art of 20 key artists working today, find out what inspires them, how they work and the meaning behind their art.

With Russell and Robert as your guides you will also discover the artist within you, with tips on new ways of seeing and reacting to the world around you and guidance on how you can develop your own creativity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510231412

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: Colour photos and line art

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rose Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Laurence King Publishing Robert Diament Russell Tovey

About the Author

Russell Tovey (Author)

Russell Tovey is a familiar face on TV and in movies, and in the art world as a curator, collector, and most recently a member of the jury for the Turner Prize and patron for the charity Art UK.

Robert Diament is director at the Carl Freedman Gallery and Counter Editions (a company that produces prints and multiples by leading contemporary artists such as Tracey Emin, David Shrigley, and Martin Creed).

Rose Blake (Illustrator)

Rose Blake is an illustrator and artist who studied at the Royal College of Art. Her book A History of Pictures for Children (2018), written by David Hockney and Martin Gayford, won the New Horizons award at the 2019 Bologna Children's Book Fair.

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    Insights from the zeitgeist are preserved with conviction and clarity, offering an inclusive way to access contemporary art in all its forms. If Talk Art is the fun podcast, then this book is the educational supplement to be prescribed alongside it. - Aesthetica Where the collection really takes off is the interviews with younger artists, which are sensitive, unpatronising, genuinely...
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    'An indispensable volume' - Vogue 'As rabid admirers and collectors of contemporary art and photography we wholeheartedly recommend this passionate and joyous book. Without art the human soul is unfulfilled. This collection by Russell and Robert fully explains why.' - Sir Elton John and David Furnish 'Russell and Robert have made talking art not just pleasurable but necessary.' - Lena...
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  • Talk Art The Interviews
    Insights from the zeitgeist are preserved with conviction and clarity, offering an inclusive way to access contemporary art in all its forms. If Talk Art is the fun podcast, then this book is the educational supplement to be prescribed alongside it. - Aesthetica Where the collection really takes off is the interviews with younger artists, which are sensitive, unpatronising, genuinely...
    By Robert Diament and Russell Tovey
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    $7200
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    Ships in 2-3 weeks
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    'An indispensable volume' - Vogue 'As rabid admirers and collectors of contemporary art and photography we wholeheartedly recommend this passionate and joyous book. Without art the human soul is unfulfilled. This collection by Russell and Robert fully explains why.' - Sir Elton John and David Furnish 'Russell and Robert have made talking art not just pleasurable but necessary.' - Lena...
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