Week 9: The Art World

"A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others."

Salvador Dali

Well today is finally here! Election Day! If you haven't done it yet, be sure to make your voice heard in what may be one of the most impactful and eventful elections of our lifetime! So if you need a break from all the election news today, or something to watch while you wait in line to vote, I have a great set of videos for you today. Have you ever wondered why some art is so expensive, or how art ends up where it is? If so, this week's Tuesday fix will be a sight to see!

1. The formula for selling a million-dollar work of art: Ever wondered if you could create and sell a piece of art for over a million dollars? This video can walk you through what you need to do, or who you need to know, to make this your reality.

Watch The formula for selling a million-dollar work of art by Vox

2. Why Does the Government Pay for Art?: The government has had a long history of commissioning art projects. Think of all the state and national monuments, paintings of leaders, and scenes of how America changed over time, all seen in museums. Additionally, the government paid for art as a way to help boost the economy, and help with international diplomacy!

Watch Why Does the Government Pay for Art? by Origin of Everything

3. How Two Companies Dominate The $67 Billion Art World: The art market is mostly driven by auction houses, with the top two houses being Christie's and Sotheby's, responsible for selling some of the most famous art and artifacts, while also driving innovation and new trends into the art market.

Watch How Two Companies Dominate The $67 Billion Art World by CNBC

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