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There is a complete difference between art and the art market. Prices are high now for the simple reason that there are people are willing to pay them. The market dominates the art world today because at the moment collectors call the shots. Like everything else that won't last forever.

Michael Craig-Martin

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Michael Craig-Martin
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: August 28
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