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Opaque Art World

The more successful an artist is, the more likely their work will be resold at an auction for a huge markup — and they receive nothing. This week on Freakonomics Radio, Stephen Dubner continues his exploration of the opaque art world, and whether the auction process is fair to the creators who produce the art we come to covet.see more
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Opaque Art World

The more successful an artist is, the more likely their work will be resold at an auction for a huge markup — and they receive nothing. This week on Freakonomics Radio, Stephen Dubner continues his exploration of the opaque art world, and whether the auction process is fair to the creators who produce the art we come to covet.see more
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