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Boltanski and Esquerre on Art as Enrichment Economy Model

publication · 2026-04-24

The February 2017 issue of artpress (n°441) opens with an exceptional interview of sociologists Luc Boltanski and Arnaud Esquerre. They analyze the internal mechanisms of the art market, proposing that art serves as a model for an 'economy of enrichment.' The interview is the lead feature of the issue, highlighting its significance.

Key facts

  • artpress n°441 was published in February 2017
  • The issue features an interview with Luc Boltanski and Arnaud Esquerre
  • The interview is the opening article of the issue
  • Boltanski and Esquerre analyze the art market's internal mechanisms
  • They propose the concept of an 'economy of enrichment'
  • Art is presented as a model for this economy
  • The interview is considered exceptional for an art magazine
  • The article appears on page 5

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  • artpress

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