Making the Modern ArtistExploring the myths and realities of the origins of the modern artist in Britain The artist has been a privileged figure in the modern age, embodying ideals of personal and political freedom and self fulfillment. Does it matter who gets to be an artist? And do our deeply held beliefs stand up to scrutiny? Making the Modern Artist gets to the root of these questions by exploring the historical genesis of the figure of the artist. Based on an