Spoiler alert, it isn’t just talent and hard work. Like most industries, art is bathed in nepotism.
Network Physicist Albert-László Barabási mapped out the complex relationship grid that contributes to “success” as an artist.
Via Big Think:
Access to these networks is determined by complex dependencies, with gatekeepers, such as institutions and galleries, playing a crucial role in an artist’s access to the market. Through mapping out these networks, Barabási has been able to predict artistic success with impressive accuracy. With an acute understanding of the various institutions and galleries that routinely lead to the center of the network, an artist can increase their chances of success and longevity in the art world.
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