Is that $6 million banana taped to a wall really "art" — or is it a tax strategy in disguise?

In this episode, we dive deep into the shadowy brilliance of the contemporary art market, where creativity collides with capitalism, and a painting’s true value has less to do with brushstrokes and more to do with branding.

We explore how the romantic idea of the “mecenas” has been replaced by billionaires who use art to diversify portfolios, dodge taxes, and signal elite status. Alongside them, a tight network of artists-as-brands, hype-building galleries, and auction houses operate in perfect sync — turning speculation into prestige and tax write-offs into cultural legacy.

Coining and unpacking the concept of Hamparte (art with no artistic merit, just market muscle), we challenge the idea that genius is what's hanging on those white walls… or if it's just a well-executed marketing scheme.

🎨 Is this the death of art as we knew it — or just the next phase of its evolution?

💬 Plus:

• Why Basquiat became the ultimate capitalist flex

• How aer galeries are used to legitimize inflated valuations

• Whether there's still hope for raw, authentic artistic expression in the margins

If you’ve ever side-eyed a minimalist canvas priced like a Manhattan penthouse, this conversation is for you.

🔗 Listen now and join the debate.

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