Summary

Covering the whole spectrum of modern art—from pioneers such as Gustav Klimt and Chaim Soutine, to collectors and dealers who played a pivotal role in the modern art world, to artists such as Francis Bacon, Bill Jacklin, and Frank Auerbach.

Each text is accompanied by a new short introduction, written in Peppiatt’s signature vivid and jargon-free style, in which he contextualizes his writings and reflects on significant moments in a lifetime of artistic engagement.

Availability

The book is available online from Yale University Press and Amazon UK.

Reviews

“Peppiatt is always worth reading and there isn’t a dud in this stimulating collection.” – Andrew Lambirth, The London Magazine