EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 1H 13M
Why 97% of Artists Stay Broke: PhD Economist Reveals Why Your Art Is Not Selling
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Hans Abbing PhD is a cultural economist, artist, and author known for his work 'Why Are Artists Poor?Expect to learn the unique economic dynamics of the art world, addressing common myths and misconceptions about the value and allure of art.What will be the impact of technology and AI on art production, the role of government subsidies, and why the arts are so appealing to young creatives?Expect to learn the importance of self-education and business acumen for artists, the evolving digital landscape, and strategies for sustaining a career in the arts, and much more!Abbing also shares personal experiences with art dealers, the importance of networking, and the role of audience interpretation in the creation of art.#Art #creativity #arteconomyHans Abbing’s books, a must-read for anyone trying to understand and thrive in the art world:Why Are Artists Poor? https://amzn.to/3H54kvZThe Changing Social Economy of Art https://amzn.to/42SJCrPThe Economies of Serious and Popular Art: How They Diverged and Reunited https://amzn.to/3F7EOWpEvery week, learn life lessons from history's greatest minds and today’s leading experts. Enjoy new podcast episodes 24 hours and guest previews, before anyone else. Plus, unlock my exclusive reading list, packed with life-changing books. Get it all now, for free! https://naturewithjacob.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r4v5xgyYz0rTFSLklk0Em?si=nf_cm0kWTUqt84nkqjC8bAListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watson-howland/id1813625992View my best limited-edition prints https://www.jacobwatsonhowland.com/featured-fine-art-photography-prints.html Instagram– keep updated for future episodes. www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowland
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