Rethinking the Art Business: How Restructuring Can Save an Industry on the Brink

Written By Marques Hardin

Rethinking the Art Business: How Restructuring Can Save an Industry on the Brink
By Marques Hardin

The art business, for all its glamour and spectacle, is in desperate need of a reset. At its core, it’s a machine built on beauty—but operating under a financial model that barely works. The old system—where galleries stretch to pay rent, advisors work unpaid hours, artists bear the brunt of risk, and collectors chase meaning in a sea of sameness—is unsustainable. Everyone is playing every role except their own. It’s time for a restructuring.

Marques Hardin

Artgence is a Paris-based curatorial platform and art consultancy dedicated to showcasing eco-conscious contemporary art from Africa and the diaspora. Our mission is to elevate emerging and mid-career artists who confront environmental, cultural, and social issues through innovative, sustainable practices.

Rooted in the belief that art is a catalyst for change, Artgence creates immersive exhibitions, curated experiences, and strategic partnerships that bridge the gap between the art world, environmental advocacy, and technical innovation. We specialize in introducing bold, thought-provoking works into new markets—fostering dialogue around pressing global concerns such as waste management, textile pollution, and climate justice.

By collaborating with artists, collectors, institutions, and environmental experts, Artgence seeks to redefine the role of art in sustainability—not just as commentary, but as a powerful tool for education, transformation, and global connection.

https://www.artgence.co
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