Poor Artists by The White Pube review how to make it in the art world

Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad challenge traditional art criticism through their debut book, 'Poor Artists,' which embraces absurdity and a fictional narrative to explore the complexities of the art world.

The authors create a unique narrative where Quest, an aspiring artist, confronts the harsh realities of the art world, representing their own experiences of disillusionment and dissatisfaction with traditional art narratives.

'Poor Artists' does not conform to conventional criticism; instead, it incorporates imagined characters and bizarre vignettes to question the very nature of art and its critique.

By interviewing 22 anonymous artists and infusing these conversations with fantastical elements, The White Pube makes a powerful commentary on the challenges and absurdities faced by contemporary artists.

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