Why don't the best artists always outsell other artists, even when their work is technically superior?

The best art doesn’t automatically win — the art that everyone sees wins. Success isn’t determined by talent or quality alone; it’s determined by distribution and marketing. Every day, collectors buy art from artists they discover through marketing and promotion, not necessarily from the most talented artists they’ve never heard of. If your work isn’t getting seen, nothing else matters. You can be the best artist in your niche, but if potential buyers don’t know you exist, you’ll never make the sale. Distribution and visibility are the primary drivers of commercial success in art.

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Asked by synthesized from teaching · Answered by Nick Napoletano · art-marketing-podcast · 2021-04-27