Gain essential insight into the contemporary art world

Our six-module online course will enable you to understand the ideas, processes and personalities that are key to this vibrant art sector

What sets contemporary art apart?
And how can you become a part of the contemporary art world?

This information-packed course features expert lectures on the theories behind contemporary art and a deep dive into the international art world, giving you a comprehensive understanding of contemporary art since 1980 and the institutions that drive it.

Each module is approximately two hours of visually-rich, documentary-style video that will keep you engaged and entertained as you learn. Every module contains a lecture on the theory that underpins contemporary art practice, a lecture on the institutions of the international art world, and a career-focused interview with a major figure in the contemporary art world.

The course is designed for anyone looking to start a career in contemporary art, further their career in the art world, or participate in the art market as a buyer, advisor, artist, or just an enthusiastic participant.
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Special Features

In addition to the course lectures, watch the industry come to life with six riveting documentary interviews.  These include Jasper Sharp, former Curator for Modern and Contemporary Art at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, and James Koch, Executive Director at Hauser & Wirth, offering students unique perspectives on public museums and galleries. Other key figures include Touria El Glaoui, founder of 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair, and Tessa Lord from Christie's London. Each interviewee provides valuable insights into major sectors of the art world, enhancing students' understanding of contemporary art's commercial and artistic landscapes.
Touria El Glaoui
Founder, 1:54 Art Fair
Liu Yiqian
Founder, Long Museum
James Koch
Executive Director, Hauser & Wirth, Switzerland
Hormazd Narielwalla
Artist
Jasper Sharp
Curator
Tessa Lord
Senior Specialist and Director,
Post-War and Contemporary Art
Christie's London

6 in-depth modules

Each module is filled with filmed lectures and special features

12 weeks of self-directed study

Access the course instantly on registration. Take as long as you'd like with the lectures: you have twelve weeks to complete your studies

Detailed handouts

Don't worry about writing everything down: our courses come with exceptional handouts to download and keep

Learn from the experts

Benefit from Christie's expertise as well as independent insight from each of our special feature interviews

Here's what our students have said

I love that it delved into the commercial aspects of the contemporary art world instead of simply summarising key artistic movements. 
I would recommend Christie's Education to people who love to self-study. 
I was able to receive a high level and deep understanding of the structure and theory of the contemporary art world. 

Studying Online with Christie's Education

Forget laggy Zoom webinars with someone talking over a slide-show. Our filmed online courses deliver rich documentary-style video, revolutionising the online learning experience.

The Contemporary Art World: Theory and Structure

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Certification included
After completing the video content you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Christie's Education.

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