The Art Biz ep. 90: Elitism in the Art World with Megan Auman
Elitism in the art world is not an easy topic to tackle. To help make sense of its complexity, I invited Megan Auman back to the Art Biz Podcast.
Megan and I wrestle with what, exactly, the art world is. What are its boundaries and who defines it? We dive into problems that occur when entire groups of people are excluded from participating in that world.
On the other hand, I believe there are multiple art worlds. And now that I’m thinking about it (after the recorded conversation), maybe there is just a planet with a lot of artists making things and it doesn’t matter that we come to a clear definition of what the art world is or isn’t. But that’s another topic.
One thing is for certain. Elitism is rampant in the art establishment that is written about in newspaper reviews and whose artists are shown in museums and sold at auction, and that can be a real problem. Or is it?
In our conversation, Megan and I unpack the many layers of elitism in the art world, from the traditional artist models that need to be permanently retired to the concern that too many artists are undervaluing and underpricing their work.
There is a lot that needs to change, and this conversation is the perfect starting point for any artist who is interested in exploring and contributing to this difficult dialogue.
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