Gompertz's fresh wisdom returns to teach us to look as artists and experience a new way of being in the world.

Artists have learned to pay attention. The rest of us mortals, however, spend most of our time on autopilot, running to and fro, and our over-familiarity with our surroundings blinds us to the myriad of wonderful, life-affirming phenomena. But it doesn't have to be that way.

In his purest style, Will Gompertz takes us into the minds of artists, from contemporary stars to old masters, from the most famous to some lesser-known, across the globe, to show us how to look at and experience the world with greater awareness.

After reading Look What You're Missing we enjoy contemplating the sky on cloudy days like the romantic painter John Constable; Hockney becomes the new guide for our walks in the woods; we understand what a poppy really is thanks to Georgia O'Keeffe; and Rembrandt gives us the courage to look at ourselves. This book gives us the exhilarating feeling of being truly alive.

Critics have said:
"Will Gompertz is a unique guy. Quick as blood. And a defender of clarity in a territory of opacities".
Antonio Lucas, El Mundo

"Gompertz is as provocative, irreverent, ironic, funny and politically incorrect as many of the artists he talks about. His vision of the art world is intelligent, sprinkled with a good dose of humour."
Nati Pulido, ABC

"Will Gompertz is one of those professionals who, because they really know, don't need to prove anything. He combines simplicity, depth and lack of affectation".
Hoyesarte.com

"Gompertz is bad at being boring".
The Times

"Gompertz is the best teacher you've ever had".
The Guardian

Publisher: Taurus