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Poor Artists: A Quest Into the Art World Hardcover – November 12, 2024

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This debut book by the popular collaborative team—heralded as one of the first truly new critical voices of the 21st century— blends real-world experience and poignant storytelling into a provocative and heartfelt portrait of the life of an artist today.

At a moment in which working as a professional artist is an increasingly unattainable luxury, art criticism duo The White Pube investigate why so many artists try anyway. Labeled “the Diet Prada of the art world” by
British Vogue, in Poor Artists, writers Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad ridicule a contemporary art world that has turned art into artworks, art schools into art universities, and creative expression into cut-throat competition.
Poor Artists follows aspiring artist Quest Talukdar as she embarks on a surreal journey into the creative industry, where she must decide whether she cares more about success or staying true to herself. Featuring dialogue from anonymous interviews with real people who have all had to ask themselves the same question— including a Turner Prize winner or two, a recluse, a Venice Biennale fraudster, a communist messiah, a ghost, and a literal knight—The White Pube tell the story of art like never before.
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The White Pube — heralded as one of the first truly new critical voices of the 21st century — the story of art like never before.

Labeled “the Diet Prada of the art world” by British Vogue, in Poor Artists, writers Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad ridicule a contemporary art world that has turned art into artworks, art schools into art universities, and creative expression into cut-throat competition.

The White Pube

“A refreshing, thoughtful and critical but fun voice to an often stale art world.”

— Travis Alabanza

The White Pube

“I love the energy, deep humour and alive thought in Poor Artists"

— Daisy Hildyard, author of Emergency

The White Pube

“An indispensable read, giving insights on an ‘art world’ at the edge of collapse. Living for it.”

— Legacy Russell, author of Glitch Feminism and Black Meme

The White Pube

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""De la Puente and Muhammad, founders of the arts and culture website The White Pube, debut with an innovative critique of the contemporary art world....[Poor Artists] is a sharp and original take on the privilege and passion of the modern creative economy." — Publishers Weekly

An indispensable read, giving insights on an ‘art world’ at the edge of collapse. Living for it.” — Legacy Russell, author of Glitch Feminism and Black Meme


I love the energy, deep humour and alive thought in Poor Artists, which zooms through galleries, universities, a hospital ward, and a spaceship, capturing what is tragic, and what’s glorious, about art and the world right now.” — Daisy Hildyard, author of Emergency


A refreshing, thoughtful and critical but fun voice to an often stale art world. I was surprised, challenged and affirmed - everything I love in a book” — Travis Alabanza

About the Author

THE WHITE PUBE is the collaborative identity of UK-based critics Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad. The pair have been turning heads since 2015 when they began publishing provocative art reviews and essays online from their art school studios. They have earned themselves an international cult following due to their innovative writing style, their honesty and irreverence, as well as their willingness to challenge the pale, male, stale art establishment. The White Pube have worked with art schools, galleries, and museums around the globe. This is their first book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prestel (November 12, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3791380214
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3791380216
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.17 x 8.75 inches
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  • Lis Ireland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lot of fun
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2024
    Magic. So much that is recognisable. I feel a lot better.
  • Ashley Hardman
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book I’ve mostly read in a gallery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2024
    Poor Artists is an essential read for any aspiring artist, especially those navigating the art world without the cushion of wealth or privilege.

    Zarina Muhammad and Gabrielle de la Puente offer an honest and insightful look at the barriers artists face when they don’t come from wealthy backgrounds, tackling issues like financial insecurity, institutional gatekeeping, and the challenges of self-promotion in a competitive industry.

    What truly sets this book apart is the way it blends humor with practical wisdom. The authors write with a sharp, witty voice that makes even the most serious topics engaging and relatable. Their candid observations about the realities of the art world feel refreshingly honest, providing both validation and encouragement to early-career artists struggling to make their mark.

    This is more than just a guide; it’s a compassionate, humorous, and insightful companion for anyone who dreams of creating art without sacrificing their integrity—or their sanity. Highly recommended for anyone trying to carve out a space in an often exclusive and elitist industry.
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    Ashley Hardman
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A book I’ve mostly read in a gallery

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2024
    Poor Artists is an essential read for any aspiring artist, especially those navigating the art world without the cushion of wealth or privilege.

    Zarina Muhammad and Gabrielle de la Puente offer an honest and insightful look at the barriers artists face when they don’t come from wealthy backgrounds, tackling issues like financial insecurity, institutional gatekeeping, and the challenges of self-promotion in a competitive industry.

    What truly sets this book apart is the way it blends humor with practical wisdom. The authors write with a sharp, witty voice that makes even the most serious topics engaging and relatable. Their candid observations about the realities of the art world feel refreshingly honest, providing both validation and encouragement to early-career artists struggling to make their mark.

    This is more than just a guide; it’s a compassionate, humorous, and insightful companion for anyone who dreams of creating art without sacrificing their integrity—or their sanity. Highly recommended for anyone trying to carve out a space in an often exclusive and elitist industry.
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