Apocalypse: Beauty and Horror in Contemporary Art Horror Book Review

A Royal Academy of Arts Publication  

Apocalypse accompanies one of the most exciting art events of the year. Concentrating on themes inspired by the coming of the 21st century, this internationally significant exhibition-the successor to the controversial “Sensation” exhibition shown at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, and the Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York-will include installations, paintings, sculptures, and videos, many specially created for the exhibition by 15 internationally renowned and controversial artists whose identities are a closely guarded secret. 

For the catalogue, the talented young photographer Norbert Schoerner has photographed the artists at work in their studios. Norman Rosenthal, exhibitions secretary at the Royal Academy and curator of the exhibition, contributes an introduction explaining his personal vision of the arts at this turning point in history. Thought-provoking and authoritative essays on each artist have been provided by leading art writers. Sure to attract international attention, Apocalypse is an essential purchase for anyone interested in contemporary art. 

NORMAN ROSENTHAL is exhibitions secretary at the Royal Academy of Arts. 

NORBERT SCHOERNER is a London-based photographer whose photographs have appeared in major fashion magazines. 

MICHAEL ARCHER is a contributor to Art Monthly and ArtForum, and a lecturer at Chelsea College of Art & Design and Goldsmiths’ College, London. 

JAMES HALL is a contributor to ArtForum and the Times Literary Supplement (London), and the author of The World of Sculpture. 

NATHAN KERNAN is a frequent contributor to Modern Painters and The Burlington Magazine. 

200 illustrations in full color, 11 x 115/8”