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Journalist Bianca Bosker's new book "Get the Picture" delves into the exclusivity and challenges of connecting with the art world, revealing the deliberate snobbery and elitism that keeps people out. Bosker's immersive experience in the New York art scene sheds light on the art world's opaque nature, emphasizing the need to slow down, notice details, and seek art at its source for a more meaningful experience.
In her book "Get the Picture," Bianca Bosker goes undercover in New York's contemporary art scene, revealing the absurdities and exclusivity of the art world. She uncovers the new class hierarchies, subtle cues of cultural distinction, and the ways in which money and privilege dictate access and success in the art world. Bosker exposes the often-abusive labor practices, the fetishization of political radicalism, and the exclusion of marginalized groups in the art industry. While critiquing the art expertise and gatekeepers, she also highlights the wisdom and insight provided by artists and gallerists, ultimately advocating for making art expertise more accessible.