The economy remains a rationalising tool for explaining the condition of the artist, both for professional and for experts, even when this implies a form of dissociation between the artist and the economist. Focusing on the relationship between art and the market removes entire sections of the social imagination and aesthetic sides linked to art. This two-volume ethnographic work provides answers to what appears to be a mysterious phenomenon, young people's vocation for art, by focusing on real-life situations and testimonials in a critical perspective.

This first volume explores young artists' lives and young people's artistic aspirations through their own eyes, exploring the education and career trajectories of artists in a variety of creative fields. The influence of entrepreneurship and the types of 'entrepreneurial life' that are now expected of artistic careers are described and interpreted. It will be of great interest to scholars and students of the arts economy, work and employment and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Innovative use of theatre and multimedia platforms to provide an international examination of the intersection between management and organisation studies, and digital youth culture Explores entrepreneurship in the arts industries, its impact on working lives and society Analyses interviews conducted by the author with artists in diverse fields on creative careers and entrepreneurship Examines the limitations imposed on artists by the competing demands of entrepreneurialism

Autorentext

Elen Riot is a Full Professor in the Laboratoire d’Économie Dyonisien (LED) in the Université de Paris 8-Vincennes, France. Her research explores strategy, art and representations.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Entering the profession how to get in without getting out.- Chapter 2: Birth of a vocation.- Chapter 3: All entrepreneurs From entrepreneurial styles to stakeholder strategies.- Chapter 4: Between incubators and ecosystems what do artists understand about the logic of industries.- Chapter 5: Artists want to change society A repertoire of artistic protests and critiques.- Chapter 6: Artists between criticism and creation To what extent are artists free to do as they please.