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A Controversial Opinion Related to Trends in Art Selling
Tech and art selling
Regarding controversial opinions about art-selling trends, here’s one that sparks significant debate:
NFT
The NFT art market has primarily benefited wealthy speculators and established artists while doing little to democratize art or support emerging creators as originally promised.
This view is controversial because:
Proponents argue that NFTs have created unprecedented opportunities for digital artists to monetize work and reach global audiences without traditional gatekeepers.
Celebrity
Critics counter that the market quickly replicated existing power structures, with celebrity artists and wealthy collectors dominating sales while most creators earn little.
The environmental impact of many blockchain technologies used for NFTs raises ethical questions about their sustainability.
The extreme volatility of the NFT market has led some to characterize it as more of a speculative investment vehicle than a legitimate art marketplace.
Questions persist about whether NFTs truly solve the problems of digital art ownership and attribution they…
