“One of the points where the art world is at its most metaphysical is in this weird aspect of the power of the expert. There are experts who claim they cannot be fooled because they have an inner connection to an artist and can feel whether something is genuine or fake. I've heard experts say, on panels: When it comes to my period, or my painters, I cannot be fooled. And of course that's completely ridiculous.” WorldFeelsArtArtistCoursesHeardPeriodsAspectConnectionsClaimsRidiculousGenuinePainterFakeExpertsMetaphysicalFooledArt World Author:Daniel Kehlmann
“It's also one of these strange points where metaphysics converges with economy. Because really what the experts are doing is creating value by banishing doubt. All great dead painters basically have this one person, this expert who has the metaphysical power to grant a seal of authenticity.” PersonsValuesEconomyDoubtStrangeCreatingAuthenticityPainterExpertsGrantsMetaphysicsMetaphysicalSealsCreating Value Author:Daniel Kehlmann
