A richly illustrated up-to-the-minute overview of new approaches in drawing set in the
context of recent developments of other forms of contemporary art. This book explores the
variety of ways in which contemporary artists from around the world have come to approach
drawing as the primary sometimes the sole element of their practice and one which is
autonomous: an end in itself rather than a means to an end in another more substantial medium.
In an era of advanced technologies where image production has accelerated ¿ potentially beyond
the capacity of human attention ¿ what values can be attributed to the slow deliberate process
of drawing by hand? The artworks featured in this volume are not confined to traditional
tools ¿ one can also draw on a computer tablet or smartphone and examples of digital drawing
are incorporated into the narrative not as a separate category but as one medium among many.
Grouped thematically by specific approaches including abstraction and figuration nature and
artifice social observation and critique with essays and feature spreads for each section
this selection of international artists of diverse backgrounds and experience includes not only
recognizable names such as Michael Armitage Camille Henrot Robert Longo Amy Sillman and Kara
Walker but also a host of emerging talents. Beautifully presented in a visually appealing
and tactile format with the feel of an artist¿s portfolio this is an inspiring overview of the
best drawing practice today.
