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?
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