Get the Picture

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2024 BY NPR, TIME, AND THE ECONOMIST. “Get the Picture is one of the funniest books I’ve read . . . Brilliant.” —The Washington Post “A gripping and often hilarious investigation into the art world. . . . Bosker goes full Tom Wolfe.” —TIME “Funny, whip-smart, and gorgeously written, Get the Picture will forever transform the way you see. . . . I loved every word.” —Suleika Jaouad, New York Times bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms. The New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork takes readers on another fascinating journey delving into the secretive world of art and artists. An award-winning journalist obsessed with obsession, Bianca Bosker's existence was upended when she wandered into the art world and couldn’t look away. Intrigued by artists who hyperventilate around their favorite colors and art fiends maxing out credit cards to show art they believe can change the world, Bosker became fixated on understanding why art matters. In Get the Picture, she explores the nerve center of art and the people who live for it: gallerists, collectors, curators, and artists. This book will change the way you see forever.