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Now almost every artist outside of New York is connected with some school or some museum school, and even in New York th
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"Now almost every artist outside of New York is connected with some school or some museum school, and even in New York the majority are. That's an interesting fact when you take the idea of making money, making a living selling paintings. Only a dozen or two painters do that"

- Ad Reinhardt

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Ad Reinhardt's quote speaks with the changing landscape of the art world. He notes that most artists are now linked to a school or museum school, and even in New York, most of artists are. This is an intriguing truth when considering the concept of earning money from selling paintings. Reinhardt states that just a lots or more painters are able to make a living from offering their work. This recommends that the art world is ending up being significantly competitive, which it is ending up being harder for artists to make a living from their work. It likewise recommends that the art world is ending up being more institutionalized, with more artists relying on schools and museums for assistance. This could be viewed as a favorable development, as it supplies more opportunities for artists to get recognition and support. However, it could also be viewed as an unfavorable development, as it could cause a homogenization of art, with fewer artists able to make a living from their work.

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Ad Reinhardt This quote is written / told by Ad Reinhardt between December 24, 1913 and August 30, 1967. He was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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