The Art World Is Over
Alexandra Baraitser
Artist / Freelance Curator Next project: Curating at The Lido Stores Gallery, Margate March 2025 #painting #curating #networking
It's official. The art world has changed.
You can no longer get a free education (mine was free and I studied at Wimbledon, Chelsea and Central St Martins).
You can't find a gallery to represent you any more. I used to have Hirschl Contemporary Art, Paton Gallery and Mark Jason Gallery. I experienced showing solo in Cork Street. Now it's pretty impossible.
You can't hold on to your teaching job at a reputable university or art school. The art school may be closing or you may find your department is dispanded. I taught at The University of Central Lancashire.
You have to work with art agencies and do online exhibitions and yet still are told that the commision is 50%
But are we giving up? Hell no!!!!!!!