Porque viven de los artistas? Why do they live off artist? Warum lebe sie von den Kunstlern? なぜ彼らはアーティストで生計を立てているのか? --- 왜 그들은 예술가들로 먹고 사는가?

More and more, I confirm that associations, foundations or pseudo-foundations, and societies live off artists. They charge monthly “membership” fees to send information while promising something that will never be a real opportunity. They organize calls for entries that are empty of content, creativity, or any real sense of what contemporary art is, hanging anything that is politically correct or trendy. And it all goes through the funnel that ends in appropriating other people's money. It’s yet another job for visual artists: to discern between truth and lies in order not to lose hope, money, or time. Do not pay for false promises. Do not pay liars with prestigious names. Read, research, and make cold decisions about where to exhibit your work and where to share your name. Knowing where we are stepping is essential for developing a fruitful and healthy career. Immer öfter stelle ich fest, dass Vereinigungen, Stiftungen oder Pseudostiftungen und Gesellschaften von Künstler...