A controversial and fascinating attempt to define what is 'contemporary' about contemporary art, and the dramatic changes that have taken place in the last twenty years. Stallabrass reveals the growing inclusiveness of the contemporary art world, pointing to the greatly increased visibility for women and non-western artists, and the blurring of boundaries between art and other areas of culture.

1. The Rules of Art Now; 2. A New Global Art World; 3. Contemporary art and mass culture; 4. How much is art worth?; 5. art and art writing; 6. old and new challenges

Julian Stallabrass