Whilst there is a constant stream of chunky picture books offering glossy surveys of recent art history, Defining Contemporary Art - 25 Years in 200 Pivotal Artworks has -LSB-...] instead of essays -LSB-...] eight
art world luminaries select significant artworks and present them chronologically.
The Photo50 section nearby is similarly strong, bringing together 13 photographers
selected by
art -
world luminaries such as the ICA's Ekow Eshun and Anita Zabludowicz, founder of 176 gallery — Dan Holdsworth, creator of epic, atmospheric landscapes, is my favourite.