Hard Truths: How to Dodge a Careerist Curator

With a world in crisis and an art market spinning out of control, seasoned creative consultants bring hard truths to our readers.
 
At a recent gallery dinner the millennial artist seated next to me told me wild things about augmented reality and showed me TikTok on her phone. Wanting to learn more, I asked for a studio visit and immediately subscribed to her Instagram account to keep up with her energy. My assistant scheduled an appointment, but I had to cancel twice, once because of a reg