Columns Hard Truths: Can Shady Art Dealers Escape Blockchain Armageddon? An old-school gallerist worries that blockchain technology will force him to pay artists on time. By Chen & Lampert Mar 23, 2022 4:26 pm
Columns Hard Choices: Should You Date a Curator? What kind of electricity is worth courting vs. powering down? By Chen & Lampert Feb 24, 2022 12:34 pm
Columns Hard Choices: Should I Go to Art World Events During the Plague? How have the rules changed in the age of Omicron? By Chen & Lampert Jan 26, 2022 3:48 pm
Columns Hard Choices: Do You Still Want To Work at an Art Non-Profit? Is your toxic work environment worth enduring for the cool and rewarding job? By Chen & Lampert Dec 20, 2021 10:44 am
Columns Hard Truths: Fools for Love The need for approval can trap you in the churn of biennials and other art-world scams. By Chen & Lampert Nov 9, 2021 2:30 pm
Columns Hard Truths: Why Pursue Gallery Representation When Etsy Pays Better? Despite achieving financial success and personal fulfillment, an artist who took a populist path frets over the snobbery of art-school classmates. By Chen & Lampert Sep 20, 2021 10:36 am
Columns Hard Truths: How Do I Avoid Post-Pandemic Small Talk? Art world ethicists give advice on dealing with opportunistic gallerists and overbearing acquaintances. By Chen & Lampert Jul 19, 2021 11:27 am
Columns Hard Truths: How Do I Make Curators Respect Me? A new media artist and a street artist wonder how to get art world cognoscenti to appreciate what they do. By Chen & Lampert Jun 21, 2021 10:02 am
Columns Hard Truths: Why Am I Addicted to Buying Figurative Painting? Art world ethicists dish out advice to a struggling artist and a risk-loving collector. By Chen & Lampert May 24, 2021 12:16 pm
Columns Hard Truths: Bad Taste Brother How do you tell a family member that his NFT collection stinks? By Chen & Lampert Apr 19, 2021 10:00 am