4 articles tagged with "art world"
The idea that real artists must suffer financially is deeply embedded in our culture, but its history is recent, specific, and largely invented. This guide traces the myth's origins, examines the harm it does, and looks at what sustainable artistic careers actually look like.
Gallery directors are among the most influential figures in the art world, yet their work is largely invisible to outsiders. This guide explains what gallerists actually do, how they build careers for artists, and what a healthy gallery-artist relationship looks like.
The art market is layered, opaque, and unlike any other industry. This guide explains how galleries, dealers, auction houses, and art advisors operate, who makes money at each stage, and what it means for artists and collectors.
Go behind the scenes of museum curation. Learn how institutions choose what to exhibit, who makes those decisions, and why the politics of display are as fascinating as the art itself.