Art in America
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Art in America is an illustrated monthly, international magazine
concentrating on the contemporary art world, including profiles of artists and genres, updates about art movements, show reviews and event schedules. It is designed for collectors, artists, dealers, art professionals and other consumers who are interested in all aspects of the artworld. The magazine includes extensive coverage and criticism of sculpture, painting and photography.
and abroad, with a concentration on New York City
and contemporary art fairs. Art in America bills itself as the "World's premier Art Magazine." Their global editorial team explores the contemporary art world with expertise and passion, bringing their readers a 360 degrees perspective on the Art scene through engaging critical essays and profiled to thoroughly cover every angle of contemporary art today.
The Magazine takes its readers into the studio with artists for exclusive behind the scenes interviews. While continuing the critically oriented reporting that has earned the art-world's trust, Art in America renews its commitment to providing artists a venue to express themselves with a clear voice.
Cynthia Zabel joined Art in America in 2005 as Advertising Director, and in 2008 was named publisher. Ms. Zabel brings a comprehensive knowledge of the art world to Art in America. With her guidance, the publication has become the go-to source for the contemporary art world.
, performance art
, digital art
, video
and architecture
in exhibition reviews, artist profiles, and feature articles. Over 200,000 readers rely on Art in America's in-depth coverage every month.
district. Brant Publications publishes three other magazines including, The Magazine ANTIQUES, Interview
, and MODERN Magazine.
Art Researcher Skate's and Peter Brant Media Team Up
ArtinAmericaMagazine.com- Art in America's newly launched website provides an online destination for its readers and the culture-hungry at large. ArtinAmericaMagazine.com offers timely, original features, including a calendar of art world happenings, videos, live coverage of art fairs, auctions and many other events. ArtinAmericaMagazine.com connects advertisers with an engaged audience of collectors, critics, artists, dealers, historians, designers, and other art enthusiasts.
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
concentrating on the contemporary art world, including profiles of artists and genres, updates about art movements, show reviews and event schedules. It is designed for collectors, artists, dealers, art professionals and other consumers who are interested in all aspects of the artworld. The magazine includes extensive coverage and criticism of sculpture, painting and photography.
History
Published since 1913, Art in America Magazine covers the visual art world, both in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and abroad, with a concentration on New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and contemporary art fairs. Art in America bills itself as the "World's premier Art Magazine." Their global editorial team explores the contemporary art world with expertise and passion, bringing their readers a 360 degrees perspective on the Art scene through engaging critical essays and profiled to thoroughly cover every angle of contemporary art today.
The Magazine takes its readers into the studio with artists for exclusive behind the scenes interviews. While continuing the critically oriented reporting that has earned the art-world's trust, Art in America renews its commitment to providing artists a venue to express themselves with a clear voice.
Editors-in-chief
- Jean Lipman (1930-1970)
- Brian O'Doherty (1971-74)
- Elizabeth C. Baker (1974-2008)
- Marcia Vetrocq (2008-2011)
- Lindsay Pollock (2011- )
Managing Editors
- Joan Simon (1974-1983)
- Nancy Marmer (1983-1997)
- Richard Vine (1998-2008)
- David Ebony (2008- )
About
Long-time editor Elizabeth C. Baker, who led the magazine for 34 years, resigned in June 2008 and was replaced by staff senior editor Marcia E. Vetrocq. She served as editor until January 2011. During her tenure, the magazine was re-designed, its international coverage expanded, and a website launched. Today the magazine features new contributors, lively opinion, and comprehensive interviews. Art market blogger and Bloomberg reporter Lindsay Pollock was named editor-in-chief in January 2011.Cynthia Zabel joined Art in America in 2005 as Advertising Director, and in 2008 was named publisher. Ms. Zabel brings a comprehensive knowledge of the art world to Art in America. With her guidance, the publication has become the go-to source for the contemporary art world.
Readership
Noted for a style at once scholarly and readable, Art in America is widely read by art dealers, collectors, historians, art professionals, and others. It contains news and criticism of painting, sculpture, photography, installation artInstallation art
Installation art describes an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space. Generally, the term is applied to interior spaces, whereas exterior interventions are often called Land art; however, the boundaries between...
, performance art
Performance art
In art, performance art is a performance presented to an audience, traditionally interdisciplinary. Performance may be either scripted or unscripted, random or carefully orchestrated; spontaneous or otherwise carefully planned with or without audience participation. The performance can be live or...
, digital art
Digital art
Digital art is a general term for a range of artistic works and practices that use digital technology as an essential part of the creative and/or presentation process...
, video
Video
Video is the technology of electronically capturing, recording, processing, storing, transmitting, and reconstructing a sequence of still images representing scenes in motion.- History :...
and architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
in exhibition reviews, artist profiles, and feature articles. Over 200,000 readers rely on Art in America's in-depth coverage every month.
Brant Publications
The magazine is now published by Brant Publications, founded in 1984, which is based in New York's SoHoSoHo
SoHo is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City, notable for being the location of many artists' lofts and art galleries, and also, more recently, for the wide variety of stores and shops ranging from trendy boutiques to outlets of upscale national and international chain stores...
district. Brant Publications publishes three other magazines including, The Magazine ANTIQUES, Interview
Interview (magazine)
Interview is an American magazine which has the nickname The Crystal Ball Of Pop. It was founded in late 1969 by artist Andy Warhol. The magazine features intimate conversations between some of the world's biggest celebrities, artists, musicians, and creative thinkers...
, and MODERN Magazine.
Art Researcher Skate's and Peter Brant Media Team Up
Art in Action
Chelsea Art is a bi-monthly, free publication produced by Art in America and its sister publication, Interview. Chelsea Art is a current guide to New York's vast contemporary art district. With exhibition listings and an annotated map, Chelsea Art is a guide to the constantly changing geography of Chelsea.ArtinAmericaMagazine.com- Art in America's newly launched website provides an online destination for its readers and the culture-hungry at large. ArtinAmericaMagazine.com offers timely, original features, including a calendar of art world happenings, videos, live coverage of art fairs, auctions and many other events. ArtinAmericaMagazine.com connects advertisers with an engaged audience of collectors, critics, artists, dealers, historians, designers, and other art enthusiasts.
Notable quotes
"Art in America is changing for the better. It is now one of the most readable art magazines we have. And these days, as we go through our own fin-de-binge, that's worth its weight in diamond-encrusted skulls." -JERRY SALTZ, CriticNotable contributors
- Dave HickeyDave HickeyDavid Hickey is an American art and cultural critic. He has written for many American publications including Rolling Stone, Art News, Art in America, Artforum, Harper's Magazine, and Vanity Fair...
- Janet Koplos
- Carol Diehl
- Mark Staff BrandlMark Staff BrandlMark Staff Brandl is an American-born artist, art historian and art critic now living primarily in Switzerland.-History:...
- Stephen Westfall
- David Ebony
- Eleanor Heartney
- Cathy Lebowitz
- Nancy Princenthal
- Raphael Rubinstein
- Richard Vine
- Robert Berlind
- Maurice BergerMaurice BergerMaurice Berger is an Americancultural historian, curator, and art critic.- Biography :Maurice Berger is a cultural historian, art critic, and curator. He is Research Professor and Chief Curator at the Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture, University of Maryland, Baltimore County. A student of...
- Craig Owens
- Brian Wallis
- Christopher Phillips
- G. Roger DensonG. Roger DensonG. Roger Denson is an American art critic, theoretician, novelist, and curator. A regular contributor to Huffington Post, his writings have also appeared in such international publications as Art in America, Parkett, Artscribe International, Flash Art, Bijutsu Techo, Kunstlerhaus Bethanien,...
- Linda Nochlin
- Lee Rosenbaum
- Hal Foster
- Nancy Marmer
- Walter Robinson
- Charles Stuckey
- Peter Plagens
- Peter Schjeldahl
- Jamey Gambrell
- Carter Ratcliff