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You, Myself and Art

Episode 6 - Art and Money

Season 1, Episode 6 • Educational, Documentary
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Type: TV series
Genre: Fine Art
Director: Thomas Deshays
Presenters: Anjan Chatterjee, Serge Guilbaut
Year: 2015

Explore the complicated relationship between creativity and commerce. Consider how art is made, bought, sold, collected, funded, and valued, not only as a cultural object, but as a financial asset, status symbol, investment, and expression of power. What are the forces that shape the art market, from galleries, auctions, collectors, patrons, museums, and foundations? It's complicated to see that only a few artists are promoted, preserved, and highly priced. What is art worth and who decides?

Tags
Art, Arts & Culture, Arts and Culture, Educational, Education, Fine Art and Fashion
Cast
Thomas Deshays Director
Anjan Chatterjee Presenter
Serge Guilbaut Presenter

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