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> Collectors aren’t interested in the comfort or intentionality of some no-name assistant. I view that as a problem. And it's not unique to the art world. Al
by VikingCoder 8y ago
> Collectors aren’t interested in the comfort or intentionality of some no-name assistant.
I view that as a problem. And it's not unique to the art world.
All else equal, we should favor buying products and services from employers who treat their employees well.
One could even argue we should be willing to pay a premium for it.
- GameOfKnowing 8y agoI totally agree, and, as far as I know, Tom treats his employees quite well. What I’m getting at here is that, in the art world, the most expedient/comfortable/logical way for a worker to do a task doesn’t correlate to a competitive advantage as it might in other industries. For better worse! Artistic struggle is marketable. Consider Marina Abromovic’s “Rhythm 0” or RAE’s residence in a storefront window. Consenting, controlled discomfort can be a medium in itself.