When Art Meets Money: Encounters at the Art Basel (Kunstwissenschaftliche Bibliothek)

Discover the captivating world of modern and contemporary art with "When Art Meets Money: Encounters at the Art Basel (Kunstwissenschaftliche Bibliothek)" - a groundbreaking book that delves into the radical change in the relationship between art and money. Unlike any other art fair, Art Basel transcends the boundaries of a mere commercial event. It becomes a spiritual experience, where believers gather to witness the display of holy goods in the presence of thousands. Immerse yourself in this mecca of ritualized adoration through the lens of our sociological study, inspired by the works of influential thinker Pierre Bourdieu.

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