ArtCenter Talks: Graduate Seminar the First Decade 1986-1995 by Stan Douglas

ArtCenter Talks: Graduate Seminar, The First Decade 1986–1995 edited by artist Stan Douglas.  - This collection of never-before-published talks at one of the leading art schools in the United States, documents an exciting decade in the development of contemporary art and arts education, featuring interviews with renowned artists, curators, and writers. Introduced in 1986 as an initiative by Richard Hertz, the Graduate Art Department of the ArtCenter College of Design, located in Pasadena, California, celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in 2016.  This book documents the first decade of the department's existence by presenting a selection from over three hundred talks, including a 1990 symposium conducted by renowned curator and art historian Robert Storr, as well as twelve talks from its artists and critics lecture series known as the Graduate Seminar. Discussions between students and faculty members range from what it means to be an artist and the changing role of art in society, to how artists function within an academic setting.  - Published in 2017 by David Zwirner Books.  - 368 pages.  - Excellent condition.