Lives of the Artists

(Henry Holt)

In this collection of profiles that first appeared in The New Yorker, the author examines the personal and professional lives of 10 contemporary artists and offers a look at the art world. The life of the artist, he argues, is clearly reflected in his or her work. Included in this compilation are Damien Hirst, Cindy Sherman, and Richard Serra. Tomkins also is the author of the biography Duchamp.