This podcast episode features Michael Findlay, an esteemed art dealer who reflects on the transformations within the art world over the past 50 years, as captured in his book "Portrait of the Art Dealer as a Young Man." Findlay examines the stark contrast between the visionary creativity of the 1960s and the contemporary art scene, which he describes as increasingly commercialized. He discusses the evolution of artist representation, the rise of auction houses, the marginalization of female artists, and the cyclical nature of the art market, all while emphasizing the importance of personal connections with art amidst a focus on investment value.
