Summer 2017 by Friend of the Artist is part of a?quarterly print publication and online art space that showcases the work of artists from around the world. Artists represented in each publication are selected by a juror and must show immense facility and intellectual understanding of art history and the medium they use. FOA recognizes that existing as an artist outside an academic context is difficult. We function as a support structure between artists work, the art world, and an art audience.Are you an art lover? Don't get "modern art"? Whether you?re an art critic or a casual art observer, this is an art book that you'll appreciate. FOA seeks to show talented artists and create a space where an audience can truly understand and appreciate their work.?Through this publication, you will gain insight into the minds of artists through exclusive interviews and published statements by each artist.Artists represented in Summer 2017 are highly successfully and have graduated from top art schools like Yale and SMFA. They represent four different countries and three of the artists in the publication are full time pr