Sarah E. K. Smith, Trading on Art: Cultural Diplomacy and Free Trade in North America, Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, 2025, 283 pp. , 26 b/w photos, 1 table, 110. 00 (hardcover) ISBN 9780774868914, 34. 95 (paper) ISBN 9780774868921, 34. 95 (EPUB) ISBN 9780774868945

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the intersection of cultural diplomacy and free trade through the lens of art in North America.
• Analysis of cultural and economic policies in North America
• Review of artistic practices and their influence on trade relations
• Incorporation of visual materials like photos and tables for contextual support
• Cultural diplomacy through art enhances economic ties in North America.
• Art initiatives significantly contribute to fostering bilateral relations between nations.
• Revised trade policies reflect greater inclusivity of cultural considerations in economic agreements.