I really enjoyed the parallels between authentic art and NFTs here! I think it’s possible to actually take the conclusion the other way: if NFTs seem dumb, then maybe art forgeries aren’t so bad?
Thanks! I’m not much of an art person so I personally I don’t feel strongly about forgeries one way or the other. Also, I haven’t thought too much about it but I think that proposal is prima facie interesting rather than distasteful, if only because I’d be interested in seeing how it would turn out in reality.
I really enjoyed the parallels between authentic art and NFTs here! I think it’s possible to actually take the conclusion the other way: if NFTs seem dumb, then maybe art forgeries aren’t so bad?
Spencer Greenberg proposes a hypothetical structure for art museums which prioritize a good patron experience by actively soliciting forgeries: https://www.spencergreenberg.com/2018/07/the-museum-of-questioned-quality/
Thanks! I’m not much of an art person so I personally I don’t feel strongly about forgeries one way or the other. Also, I haven’t thought too much about it but I think that proposal is prima facie interesting rather than distasteful, if only because I’d be interested in seeing how it would turn out in reality.