Oscar WildeWhen bankers get together for dinner, they discuss Art. When artists get together for dinner, they discuss Money
About This Quote
This quote is often cited to demonstrate that money does not buy art, but that art often allows us to understand the essential nature of money. While the artist cannot buy the work of art, he or she can sometimes influence the market price of an artwork. And, thus, a great artist will usually be able to command a very healthy price for a piece of artwork.
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