Michael Peppiatt

For more than 50 years art historian and critic Michael Peppiatt has written trenchant and lively dispatches from the center of the international art world. In his new volume of key works, he turns his charismatic eye on the making, collection, display, and interpretation of modern art.

The Making of Modern Art  introduces the artists, collectors, and dealers who shaped the modern art world. Woven throughout are personal anecdotes from his close friendships with pioneers like Francis Bacon, Bill Jacklin, and Frank Auerbach. Written without jargon or pretension, this is a reflection of the modern art world from a figure who has stood in the thick of it. It’s a pleasure to welcome Michael to the bookshop for a fascinating and lively talk on this turning point in art history.