![]() The titular phrase comes from an interview, early in the film, with Museum of Modern Art Director Glenn Lowry, who speaks about the difficulties of defining contemporary art. Avrich interviews multiple critics, but art publications seemingly don’t merit their own section - maybe next time, some of the previously unmentioned publicists could help elevate our profile. Curators and biennials receive brief mentions, while art publicists get none. The featured dealers range from art enthusiasts to market manipulators. Art fairs come across as soulless playgrounds, comparable to shopping malls. Artists, with a few highlighted exceptions ( Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst), proclaim their devotion to their work and aversion to issues related to the market. the film first introduces the major sectors of the art world and then offers an assessment. ![]() ![]() Neither will much of his footage.ĭivided into multiple segments - “Artists,” “Dealers,” “Collectors,” “Museums,” “Auction Houses,” “Fairs,” etc. ![]() The apparent thesis of director Barry Avrich’s new documentary, Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World - that the art world might benefit from some regulation - will surprise exactly no one who works in the industry. Marina Abramovic appears in Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World (photo by Barry Avrich) ![]()
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