Race to [Get to] the Bottom [of This]

Race to [Get to] the Bottom [of This]

I often get asked about the nature of my rates (which go beyond even what an independent contractor would charge but with additional value). I believe that it remains an important reminder for ethical hiring practices but also in the face of a world that has gotten more expensive.

The Yuck Threshold

The Yuck Threshold

We’re all in the cultural sector and the things museums remind me is that most things don’t survive. We see different civilizations and all the things they’ve left behind that don’t exist anymore. We should remember that we, too, are heading in this direction where our civilization as we know it will cease to exist. This is just what happens. I think that when things close, they make space for new things.

Everything Touches a Truck

Everything Touches a Truck

Lastly, the biggest reason that sea freight will most likely not have a major impact on emissions in our sector is due to the lack of any real incentives besides “doing the right thing”. It costs about the same. It takes longer. It places more of a burden on staff. Why do it unless you have no other choice? One must have a true incentive, usually financial, to make a big impact.

The "Art" in "Artificial Intelligence"

The "Art" in "Artificial Intelligence"

My interest, naturally, lies in the dataset used to curate the show. In other words, the algorithm bloodhounds the internet for traces of digitized collection information from cataloged objects relevant to the prompt entered into ChatGPT. In other words, the catalog information of the collection available online. In other words, the work of registrars and collections managers.

In the Air: April 2023

In the Air: April 2023

The US employment market is growing, with increased demand for exceptional talent beyond New York. A 200% increase in US searches managed by SML outside of New York speaks to a market currently going from strength to strength. Los Angeles stands out as a particular area of focus.

The Art Business Conference, New York 2023

The Art Business Conference, New York 2023

Topics:

  • Sustainability

  • Provenance Research

  • Art Lending

  • Cyber Security

  • Hiring & Employment

  • Art & Technology