Librarian in the Living Room

Linda Weintraub’s book about contemporary art and artists on the edge is a very  informative and enjoyable read. The writing often seems to be less than natural, but it isn’t textbooky, so that alone should make us all happy. Weintraub’s writing does show us she is having fun with the artists she is discussing, but sometimes this made my reading experience feel exclusionary.

Linda Weintraub has been a distinguished educator and curator for many years, and her experience with art in this book seems to be from these persepectives. she is educating, and looking at these artists as a curator. What is missing then in this formaula is the personal respeonse from the artists. She gives us hints of her response, but remians in the end an educator. Her talent in educating makes this a great book for anyone interested (and not sure where to begin!) in the world of contemporary art.