Who are the movers and shakers of the art world? The powerbroker lists — and goalposts — keep changing depending on who is drawing them. Is the Japanese buyer of the most expensive Basquiat painting a force to reckon with as an influencer? Is a curator only as good as his latest outing? Does someone with a legacy but no current relevance form part of the annual club? Should a museum head make it over the achievements of his predecessors? Why should a gallerist even be on the list?
However relevant — or odious — these lists, what they most achieve is drawing ...
TO READ THE FULL STORY, SUBSCRIBE NOW NOW AT JUST Rs
Key stories on business-standard.com are available to premium subscribers only.
Already a premium subscriber? LOGIN NOW
First Published: Fri, November 03 2017. 21:49 IST
