The book "**Thinking Big: Major Contemporary Sculpture and Installation Sold to Benefit the Saatchi Gallery's Foundation**" is an auction catalog that presents several key themes and topics for connecting it to other library resources 【1】【2】. These include:
* **Contemporary Sculpture and Installation Art**: The book focuses on large-scale and innovative works 【1】【2】. Connect to other books about contemporary art movements, sculptors, and the history and techniques of installation art.
* **The Art Market and Auctions**: The book highlights the role of auction houses like Christie's 【3】【4】. This connects to resources about the art market, art valuation, collecting, and the business side of art.
* **The Saatchi Gallery**: The book is related to the Saatchi Gallery and its influence on contemporary art, including its collection and mission 【1】【2】. Connect to books about the gallery's history, its impact on emerging artists, and its exhibitions. Since 1985, the Saatchi Gallery has presented contemporary art exhibitions showcasing the work of emerging artists 【5】.
* **Philanthropy and Art Funding**: Proceeds from the auction support the Saatchi Gallery’s free entry and education programs 【6】【3】. This theme connects to resources about art funding, the role of philanthropy in the arts, and the economics of art institutions.
* **Emerging Artists and Contemporary Art Trends**: The Saatchi Gallery is known for showcasing emerging artists 【5】. This connects to books and resources that explore current trends in contemporary art and the artists who are shaping the future of the art world.