March 14, 2012
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“The government is no judge of the sciences and arts.” This saying from the 19-century Dutch politician, Thorbecke, has for a long time influenced Dutch art policy. If one interprets it in the strict sense, it means that the government … Continue reading
October 25, 2011
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If average artists would have an above average inclination to take risks, the big prizes in the winner-takes-all art market make the arts even more attractive. Even more youngsters enter the art world and consequently the average income is lower … Continue reading
October 4, 2011
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Why are incomes in the arts so low? As an artist, I surmised that low incomes in the arts are due to under consumption, people are not interested enough in art. As an economist, however, I pointed out that the … Continue reading
September 14, 2011
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Whats the connection between arts and symptoms? Could arts such as paintings heal? Can a painting cure someone? Or improve the quality of life? If you can how the mechanism? Lets find out. There are different types of healing methods … Continue reading
September 13, 2011
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Is giving more honorable than trading? And if so, why? Why does the gift sphere represent high values and the market low values? Lets find out more about arts which is giving that not meant to be sold. Both gift … Continue reading