In today’s episode, Alia gives us a rundown on the role of the gallery and gallery representation. She shares what young artists should be considering when starting their careers, and helpful guidance on how to price their work. She weighs in on the impacts and pitfalls of social media for artists, the direction of NFT’s and what the art world needs to do to become more egalitarian. We’re trying something new with today’s episode, so we want you to weigh in. Let us know what you think on Twitter and Instagram at @blackimagination. To view this episode and others head over to our YouTube channel The Institute of Black Imagination. For this and more content visit us on IBI Digital at blackimagination.com.
Things mentioned
Jeffrey Deitch - American art dealer and curator
Vernissage - a private viewing of paintings before public exhibition.
Shibboleth - a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people
What to Read
Clay Pop by Alia Dahl
The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art by Donald Thompson
Talking Prices: Symbolic Meanings of Prices on the Market for Contemporary Art by Olav Velthius
Blk Art: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art by Zaria Ware
The Black Market: A Guide to art collecting by Charles Moore
What to listen to
Who to follow
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