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Commissioning contemporary art : a handbook for curators, collectors and artists

Author(s): McClean, Daniel | Buck, Louisa

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Main Title: Commissioning contemporary art : a handbook for curators, collectors and artists
Author(s): Buck, Louisa
McClean, Daniel
Publisher: London : Thames & Hudson, 2012
Collation: 320 p.
22 cm.
ISBN: 9780500238981
Dewey Class: 706.81
Contents: Introduction. An ancient and intricate practice. The aim of this book -- A brief history of commissioning --
Chapter 1. Why Undertake a Commission? -- The Patron's Perspective -- Forging a relationship with an artist -- Creating culture -- Adding lustre and a spirit of adventure -- Enhancing the environment -- Integrating art into architecture -- The power of regeneration -- Fulfilling planning obligations -- Artistic utopia -- The art of placemaking -- Commemoration and celebration -- The Artist's Perspective -- Making your dreams come true -- Commissioning suits the practice -- Reaching different audiences -- Working in challenging environments -- Triggers for change in practice -- New partnerships -- Increased recognition -- Guiding Principles: The Commissioner -- Know your intentions -- Seek best advice -- Work with the artist -- Be prepared for some changes -- Commit to all stages -- Guiding Principles: The Artist -- Know what you want -- Establish boundaries --
Chapter 2. Who Commissions Today and What. A Rich Spectrum of Possibilities -- The Public Institution -- On-site commissions -- Off-site commissions -- Moving image -- Artists in residence -- To acquire or not to acquire? -- The Public Realm -- National and local government buildings and spaces -- Public organizations and authorities -- Commercial and corporate developers -- The Private Foundation -- A space of their own -- Off-site commissions and strategic partnerships -- The Private Collector -- Commissioning for the home -- The private as public -- The Event -- Regenerating a place -- Interrogating a site -- National commissions -- Curated commissions -- Social spaces and local links -- Commissioning for the non-art event: the Olympics -- Sugaring the commercial pill: art fair commissions -- Commissioning Agencies -- A home for an idea --
Chapter 3. Making It Happen. Overview of the Commissioning Process -- The role of the commissioner -- Approaching and Selecting the Artist -- Direct invitation -- Selection committee -- Selection by competition -- Invited competition -- Dealing with dealers -- Developing the Proposal -- Shaping an idea -- Early dialogue -- Proposal fees -- Agreeing a budget -- Presenting the proposal -- Securing the Finance -- Public funds -- Network of institutions -- Business and corporate sponsorship -- Trusts and charitable foundations -- Patrons' schemes -- Pre-sale finance -- Reaching an Agreement -- To contract or not to contract? -- Clarity of agreement -- Guiding principles of contracting -- The content of the contract -- Production and Installation -- Design development and production management -- Dialogue with the artist -- Dealing with the client -- Dealing with third parties -- Installation -- Publicizing and Documenting -- Publicity -- Documentation -- Ongoing public communication --
Chapter 4. The Commission Thereafter. What Happens Next? -- Maintaining the Work -- Ongoing maintenance -- Limits to control -- Insurance post-installation -- Exhibiting the work -- The initial exhibition -- Restaging and touring -- Preparatory material, derivative works and artist's editions -- Legacy and Evaluation -- Community benefits -- Evaluating a commission -- Intellectual Property and Artists' Rights -- Copyright -- Moral rights -- Decommissioning -- Resale and Recoupment --
Conclusion. A practice with no limits.
Language: English
Subject: Art -- Commissioning.
BRN: 1093