What is contemporary art?

I'm interested in pursuing a career in museum work, most likely curatorial. My interest is primarily in modern and contemporary art history and criticism. I know it is important to have a Master's degree, but I'm not sure where to begin my search for...

What is the difference between Contemporary Art and Modern art? Thanks you.

I am interested in persuing an education in visual art as a college student. I have absolutely no background, and was wondering, what is happening right now? What mediums are common, for what purpose, politically driven or not, big names etc etc. Is...

I've seen some of the works of art in modern museums such as moma, or the Tate modern. I've never understood what made the pieces so special (damien Hearst and his dots! Really??). Although I do realize this is a broad question, can anyone explain to...

The goal here is to narrow down on the top 3 resources that would allow me understand this customer, and their needs, better than they understand themselves. There is a LOT of information out there about this level of the art world. I'd like to narrow...

Most contemporary art these days is one of two things - it is either contemporary content (internet, globalisation etc) with old techniques or technology (traditional) or new techniques/technology with old content (like death, sex, life)

With contemporary art not merely meaning 'of the time' or 'now' but meaning a specific art movement from around 1990 that is still continuing today.

What is a contemporary artist? Can a contemporary artist be a sculptor or a painter etc.?

contemporary Art what is it and what are some examples? Plz