Continuing Education

214 East 21st Street

This course is ideal for anyone interested in finding out what's currently shaping the New York art scene. It will explore the social and financial context in which dealers and collectors operate. There will be a special emphasis on the formal and conceptual nature of the most important, exciting and relevant work that gets shown in the ultra-competitive New York art market. The roles of art critic, art journalist and art curator will be explored, as well as the role of provenance, which determines value. Through visits to Chelsea, TriBeCa and Upper and Lower East Side galleries we will explore the factors that contribute to the aesthetic and cultural values of contemporary art, and how these interact with market forces. Each session will include visits to approximately 12 galleries.
Note: The first session will meet on campus at SVA. All other sessions will be on location.