Russell Tovey

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 Abramović, 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.

The second book from Sunday Times best-selling authors Russell Tovey and Robert Diament, Talk Art: The Interviews offers a beautifully packaged collection of interview highlights from the popular Talk Art podcast. A follow-up to the Sunday Times bestseller Talk Art: Everything you wanted to know about contemporary art but were afraid to ask, this collection gathers together 24 of the most profound, interesting, moving, funny and informative moments from the wildly popular Talk Art podcast. These curated excerpts explore the inspirations, art experiences and favorite artists of a fascinating range of creative people from Grayson Perry to Elton John, and from Tracey Emin to Paul Smith, accompanied by images of the artworks that have influenced them. Featuring interviews from: - Jerry Saltz - Laurie Anderson - Stephen Fry - Elton John - Tracey Emin - Paul Smith - Sonia Boyce - Chila Burman - Rachel Whiteread - Wolfgang Tillmans - Pierce Brosnan - Grayson Perry