EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 15 MIN
The Starving Artist is a Marketing Scam: When Painters Were Rich as Hell
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Before the Romantic era convinced everyone that suffering equals authenticity, artists were basically medieval CEOs—running workshops, playing politics, and getting filthy rich. We're talking about when painters had more clout than nobles and commissioned palaces for themselves, not garrets to die in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Before the Romantic era convinced everyone that suffering equals authenticity, artists were basically medieval CEOs—running workshops, playing politics, and getting filthy rich. We're talking about when painters had more clout than nobles and commissioned palaces for themselves, not garrets to die in.
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The Starving Artist is a Marketing Scam: When Painters Were Rich as Hell
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