Art Quote by Michael Kimmelman
“Under ordinary circumstances, bad art naturally gets sorted out and disappears. That is how history works when it is left alone to do its job.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art and the Market, 2010
In a free market, inferior art is naturally eliminated over time, allowing quality to prevail without intervention.
In simple terms: Bad art fades when left to market forces.
Trust natural selection in art markets.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- curating exhibitions
- investing in art
- educating audiences
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should we intervene to preserve avant‑garde art?
- What role should institutions play in art selection?
Market forces can suppress innovative but unconventional work.