Hype matters more than the art
JinghongZU Artistic controversy https://www.artcollectornews.com/post/maurizio-cattelans-comedian-a-symbol-a-question-a-provocation-a-banana The media’s frenzy The value of art is determined by the hype surrounding the story.…
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