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“I don't think ever before in the whole of human history has so much art been made, bought, and sold. It's a massive international business. So, I think there's a lot of reasons why the art world as opened up and I think on the whole, it's far better for it.”

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Will Gompertz
Will Gompertz

Will Gompertz is a seasoned editor with a rich experience in the fields of art and media. Born on August 25, 1965, he has held editorial positions in several prominent art magazines. more

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