Fare of an Art Fair...

Is it a fair Fair?

The homonym here says a lot about the market in/of Art Fairs.

Looking at the the Abu Dhabi Art Fair, It is astonishing that the new success of a city as an art Market is now measured by the existence of an Art Fair. No doubt it is a good barometer. It is also a brilliant tool to attract big galleries, dealers, collectors and the media (critics). It is a whirlpool of business- if a gallery doesn't participate in the fair, it is out cast, and branded a 'not successful enterprise'.

But I don't think I am complaining about it!

It is fun to go to these art fairs, and if the pockets as promotional to the egos walking around, it is a good shopping mall as well!

But am I the only one who misses old school buying?

New New York

This is a city that always teaches, but seldom breaches!

Most romantics who came here, left as poets (or stayed on and became Bob Dylan!)

All the cynics who came here, left with double the pounds; as one can try but escape the New York Cheesecake sounds!

I came as an escaper, and an far from being an escapist now. Having found my cave in this enclave, I breathe easy, and will try and not attempt poetry anytime soon!