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Jack Goldstein and the CalArts Mafia Paperback – September 26, 2011

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Jack Goldstein and the CalArts Mafia is anchored by Jack's reflections, dramatized by Hertz into first person narratives, of the early days of CalArts and the last days of Chouinard; the New York artworld; the trials and tribulations of finding and maintaining success; his inter-personal relationships; and his disappearance from the art scene. They are complemented by the dramatized first person narratives of Jack's friends, including John Baldessari, Troy Brauntuch, Rosetta Brooks, Jean Fisher, Robert Longo, Matt Mullican, and James Welling. There are provocative portraits of many well known personalities of the 80s, including Mary Boone, David Salle, and Helene Winer, all working at a time when the competitive spirit was strong and often brutal, caring little about anything but oneself and making lots of money. Has anything changed?

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237 pages
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English
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Minneola Press
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September 26, 2011
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5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
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0964016540
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978-0964016545
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Jack Goldstein's recollections of the art world of the 1980s, along with many who knew him, is a sobering book. --Arthur Danto, The Nation, May 17, 2004

An essential contribution, packed with revealing disclosures, the book is biting, controversial, contradictory, hilarious, and riveting. --Mariah Corrigan, College Art Association Online Reviews, August 2, 2004

I am certain that Jack Goldstein and the CalArts Mafia is a first-rate contribution to the history of contemporary art. --David Carrier, artUS, June-August, 2004

About the Author

For over twenty years, Richard Hertz was in charge of the graduate programs at Art Center College of Design; prior to that, he taught for six years at Caltech and five years at CalArts. His other books include The Beat and the Buzz: Inside the L.A. Art World, Theories of Contemporary Art, Ozuma in L.A., Desiring Machines, and Zeitmasse.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Minneola Press; First Edition (September 26, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0964016540
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0964016545
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 8 inches

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nobirene

Some Views on the Art Scene and School

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2014

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This is a very interesting book. It's Rashomon of the art scene of the'70s and the '80s. Of course, the stories told are rather subjective but important nevertheless as they give us insight into how the art scene worked during those decades and later when the visual arts were beginning to become influenced by the psychology and philosophy of the time and had become more an intellectual activity than visual or what had included the crafts and artisanship which got relegated to non-art status while interestingly art itself had been turned into non-art. But it's clear that the relationship between the artist and the patrons of the art had not changed. Only the type of people who support art seems to have gone through some dramatic changes. I find Jack's life really troubling and wonder about the role of teaching in art. - Nob.

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John Seed

A Social History and Period Piece

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2012

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This book, which is based on oral histories, revolves around the life and career of artist Jack Goldstein. Although Goldstein ended his life in tragic fashion he was at one time a very driven artist who commanded real respect from his artistic circle. If you are interested in the vibe of 70s culture, and in the theory driven art that emerged from CalArts you will find it informative. The artists and CalArts "Mafioso" that author Richard Hertz interviews are not terribly likeable, but they provide a mix of fact and gossip that frame Goldstein's story effectively and even poignantly.

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M.C

Fun book

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2014

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This book is a must if you are at all interested in learning about the history of the California arts scene. It is rare to find such a well written collection of first hand accounts about artists growing up. Obviously, there is a bias and agenda to the book, but I think in this case thats a good thing, something that in itself should be questioned.

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Bill Arning

a troubling book for young artists

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2013

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Goldtsein's recent retrospective made cLear that his achievements were vast but he was so consumed with his competitions resentments and addictions that he never enjoyed his successes - it's a cautionary tale every art student needs to read and consider ways to replace ego with community

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