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“There are two very different types of artists: those I call Old Masters, who work by trial and error and tend to improve with age, and conceptual people, or Young Geniuses, who generally do their best work early in their careers.”

Quote by David Galenson

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David Galenson is a renowned economist born in 1951. He has made significant contributions to the field of economics, particularly in the areas of art market and economic theory. His research has provided new insights into the value of art and the dynamics of the art market. more

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