Morgan Falconer teaches at Sotheby's Institute of Art in New York. He previously worked as a journalist and critic for newspapers and magazines including The Times, The Economist, Art in America and Frieze. He has also interviewed leading figures in contemporary painting, including many who are featured in this book, such as Peter Doig, Luc Tuymans, Elizabeth Peyton, Neo Rauch and Ellsworth Kelly.
"Every bit as comprehensive and authoritative as E. H. Gombrich’s The Story of Art... Concepts and movements are explained concisely, while the range of art covered [...] is both diverse and inspiring."—Artists & Illustrators"Thought-provoking... [Falconer] writes well, cites many a worthwhile quotation, and includes lots of good reproduction... Useful primer... Enjoyable... A huge achievement, somewhat akin to Norbert Lynton's The Story of Modern Art."—The Art Newspaper"A fast-moving, highly informative, and accessible tour, with individual works and artists placed among broader impulses and schools – an education that is deepened by over 250 smartly chosen images."—Publisher’s Weekly"In his new book Painting Beyond Pollock, the Sotheby's Institute lecturer Morgan Falconer charts a smooth, remarkably direct course through the choppy waters of postwar painting."—ArtSpace"Falconer’s scholarly acumen and engaging prose is welcome."—Library Journal"[A] thoughtful survey... Incisive without being unduly conclusive... Those seeking an elegant, mainstream overview of recent Western painting, conscious of its own constraints and willing to probe the boundaries of a medium-specific tradition, should look no further." —The Burlington Magazine
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