Stefan Simchowitz Blasts Dealers and Their ‘Fictional Powers of Persuasion’
He insists that galleries must let go of archaic business models
Should the art market be more democratic? Is the art world’s protectionist philosophy outdated? As the size and speed of the art market has accelerated in the 21st century, is it time to rethink the way in which the art market conducts business?
In a globalized market worth $63.8 billion, many art businesses continue to operate a highly selective sales strategy, selling only to well-known collectors, or “placing” artworks into the collections of important institutions.
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