Breakfast at Sotheby’s. The Art World from A to Z

“Breakfast at Sotheby’s” by Philip Hook is a witty and engaging exploration of the phenomenon of art and its commercial value. The focus of this well-known English art expert, who has dedicated over thirty years to working at the auction house “Sotheby’s,” is the secret of the popularity of certain artists and creative movements, the relationships between artists and models, and the history of infamous thefts and forgeries. How much does everything cost? Why does a work become an “icon”? Which artists have managed to create their own brand? Is it possible to protect oneself from forgeries? How was the “Mona Lisa” stolen? Philip Hook will guide the reader through the labyrinth of the art market and offer his own answers to these and many other questions.