@darkterror
It transforms painting from a medium of personal expression, exploration, and spiritual communication into a speculative financial asset and status symbol. The overwhelming focus on auction records, investment returns, brand names, gallery hierarchy, and market trends forces many artists to unconsciously cater to collectors' tastes, scale for impact, or produce signature styles that are easily recognizable and brandable — gradually eroding painting's original freedom, risk, and inner necessity.When the primary value judgment shifts from "does this move me?" to "how much can this be flipped for?", the deepest essence of painting as an existential and non-utilitarian act is inevitably compromised.Related websites:
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/oct/16/art-market-luxury-goods
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