The Art Controversies That Defined the 2010s

As the art world grew and became ever more global over the past decade, it was rocked by #MeToo allegations and accusations of unethical patronage, the formation of unions and calls for the destruction of artworks. What follows below is a survey of the decade’s biggest art controversies, presented chronologically. In different ways, each forced those in the industry to ask tough questions about their own power, and each alter the art ecosystem in ways that are still relevant today.
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