And if they do, few artists choose to explain themselves. As in any other profession, the generally informed outnumber the truly knowledgeable. Over the last twenty years marketing has come to the arts, as well as every other aspect of our culture. Public relations, expanding markets, the art boutique, sleek presentation and the personable salesperson have eclipsed the understated gallery of the specialist. Meanwhile, serious dealers continue to sift and evaluate, learn and disseminate the lessons of art to all those who share their interests.
Scholarship is as much a part of what they offer the collecting public as are the objects they sell.