See the links below on Art and Capitalism
and the COMMENTS.
In the age of Zombie Capitalism, pleaset–tell us your thoughts. What is your experience with the gallery to investor system?
Have you considered, or tried alternatives?
Yes, we know–artists have a right to be rewarded for their work, but why do you think the capitalist market is the only way? Why not turn our creativity to imagining a new and better world?
Jacob Russell's Magic Names 
If you have been what they call successful (you get money for your art): do you think the system is fair? Do you believe those who are good enough will rise to the top?
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Do you think the present gallery to investor system is fair to artists? Why, why not?
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Do you believe the best art will generally rise to the top? Why? What is your own experience?
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To what degree do you believe that money is sign of success? Explain. If not, what is?
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