This is the first Who’s Who that deals with traditional and innovative artists and contemporary art. Those who read who’s who books, whether they are in science, medicine, literature, and world personalities and celebrities, easily find one common denominator: Who’s who books are dry and stiff. Rarely do we see warmth and personal touch in those highly respected reference works. Effort was made to avoid this tendency in the World Who’s Who in Contemporary Art. Although it is based upon rigid fact and data, found in or supplied by reliable sources, including those who are written up in this book, unusual findings and material were added. To accomplish this, the world of the artist that is not usually seen or displayed in public was probed. In traditional who’s who books, those listed are usually figures well known to the public or in their own field.

In this Who’s Who you will meet, on equal basis, mega artists and celebrities, as well as outstanding talents you have never heard of. This book is not based on fame and fortune alone, but also on merit.  This book brings to you those who are believed to be the best in the business. However, this is only the first edition. In future editions, which would follow on a yearly basis, many more artists will be included. Please feel free to suggest your own name, or those of others whom you admire and feel are worth mentioning in the future editions of the World Who’s Who in Contemporary Art. Every suggestion will receive serious.consideration. consideration.