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The Winner-Take-All Economy Is Ruining Art, Too

The Winner-Take-All Economy Is Ruining Art, Too
This year’s Whitney Biennial shows how America’s elite institutions are stifling innovation and creativity. I was on the whole disappointed by this year’s Whitney Biennial — it was hard for me to tell if one video installation was art or an HR training video — but as an economist, I have to admit the exhibition was […]

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The Whitney Biennial exhibition this year has sparked controversy and disappointment among critics and attendees. The theme of the show was to explore the relationship between artificial intelligence, gender, and authenticity, but many found the exhibition to be predictable and risk-averse. Economist and art enthusiast Allison Schrager argues that the exhibition reflects how America's elite institutions are stifling innovation and creativity. The disappointing display at the Whitney Biennial has raised concerns about the state of art in the winner-take-all economy. For the full article, visit Bloomberg Opinion.

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