The Value of Forgotten Geniuses in Art Sales
The article argues that forgotten geniuses in art offer dual advantages in a period of intense consumption: they are both new (their work hasn't been seen for a while) and old (their complete oeuvre is known, allowing for distanced evaluation). Gallerists and museum curators play a key role in rediscovering these artists. The piece reflects on the dynamics of art sales and the cyclical nature of art market attention.
Key facts
- Every country has its forgotten geniuses.
- Gallerists and museum curators help revive forgotten artists.
- Forgotten geniuses are new because their work hasn't been seen recently.
- Forgotten geniuses are old because their complete oeuvre is known.
- Their known oeuvre includes good and bad periods.
- Their importance can be measured with a distanced perspective.
- The article was published in artpress in March 2007.
- The article is titled 'les ventes : la première fois, on ne sait rien'.
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- artpress
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