Under Layers of Paint
What happens when a painting reveals its photographic origins? A visit to the Zorn exhibition becomes a reflection on authorship, hierarchy, and the reflex that still surrounds the
Being Uncommercial Is Not the Same as Being Radical
There is a widespread belief that refusing the market is, in itself, a radical gesture. That distance from money equals integrity. That difficulty equals seriousness. But being unc
Visibility Is Not the Same as Value
In today’s art world, visibility is often treated as evidence.Followers become credibility. Invitations look like validation. Being seen feels like being chosen. But visibility i
You Don’t Need to Suffer to Make Serious Art
The romantic image of the suffering artist is deeply rooted: pain as fuel, trauma as proof of depth, hardship as artistic legitimacy. This myth does two dangerous things at once.It
The Myth of the Discovered Artist
There is a persistent fantasy in the art world: the moment of discovery.An unknown artist, a sudden exhibition, the right person walking into the room — and everything changes. I