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Navigating the Gallery System: Beyond Traditional Paths
The relationship between galleries and artists varies significantly based on career stages, such as emerging, mid-career, and late-career. Those in the transitional phase between emerging and mid-career often experience a challenging dynamic with galleries, feeling a sense of dependency reminiscent of indentured servitude. This reality highlights the complexities and potential struggles artists face within the gallery system, suggesting that the traditional paths to success in the art world are less predictable and can involve significant emotional and professional challenges.