10 Things the Art World Won't Tell You (And Why We Call BS) | Art Crush

First of all, THANK YOU! We’ve hit a massive milestone in our listener stats, and we are so incredibly grateful to every single one of you who tunes in, shares the show, and joins the conversation. We aren't here to be the great oracles; we’re here to learn, debate, and navigate the wild world of being professional working artists alongside you.In this episode of Art Crush, Fi and Paula are doing something a little different. We’re reacting to a social media post titled "10 Things the Art World Won't Tell You" and breaking down exactly what's true, what's a defeatist victim complex, and what is just straight-up garbage advice.From the epidemic of chronic underpricing to the realization that "visibility" and "quality" are not the same thing, we are dismantling the myths that keep talented artists broke and hidden in their studios."There is no Prince Charming or Princess Charming of the art world. It's down to you, unfortunately." — Fi MarksIf you've ever felt like your art isn't selling because you aren't following the "trends" or catering to the "tastemakers," this episode is your wake-up call to stop waiting to be discovered and start taking ownership of your art marketing.The list we found includes the following (and there were no bullet points so we can't clearly tell if we've broken up the list properly or not):Irrational pricing breaks young artists before it builds careers Visibility and quality are not the same thingThe artworld is heavily shaped by tastemakersTrends move faster than real tasteSome artists become important because enough people repeat itDeveloping your own eye matters more than following consensusThe best artists usually keep working quietlyTaste is build through curiosity not status. Trusting your instinct is so importantLove the episode? Please leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! It helps other creative entrepreneurs find the show. Be sure to hit follow so you never miss a conversation.Artist Shoutouts & Links:Susan Gardner: The originator of the brilliantly colorful Highland Cows! Check out her incredible work at ⁠Susan-Gardner.com⁠.To learn more about the Seven Sisters story, check these links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Aboriginal_astronomyhttps://theconversation.com/the-worlds-oldest-story-astronomers-say-global-myths-about-seven-sisters-stars-may-reach-back-100-000-years-151568---About Art Crush:Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.Connect with the hosts:Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com