Contemporary Art: 1989 to the Present is an engaging account of today’s contemporary art world. Authored by leading international art historians, critics, curators, and artists, this book introduces varied perspectives on the most important debates and discussions happening around the globe since 1989. Organized into fourteen specific themes reflecting the latest debates in contemporary art, each topic is prefaced by an introduction on current discussions in the field and investigated by three essays that shed light on the subject in new and contrasting ways. The topics covered include globalization, formalism, technology, participation, agency, biennials, activism, fundamentalism, judgment, markets, art schools, and scholarship. With contributions from over forty of the most important voices in the field, including Sofía Hernández Chong Cuy, David Joselit, Michelle Kuo, Raqs Media Collective, and Jan Verwoert, this book is a stimulating guide that encourages polemical interventions and fosters critical dialogue among both students and art aficionados. Featuring 512 pages of insightful content, it provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary art trends and theories from 1989 to the present.