61. At the time of his death, he had become something of a marginal figure even within the fringe art world he called home. 62. At the time, the Getty said it had been treated shabbily, and many experts in the art world, both here and abroad, agreed. 63. At the time, the New York art world was becoming increasingly stimulating, contentious, populous and self-aware. 64. Because U.S. common law holds that no buyer can acquire valid title to stolen property, the Steinhardt case has shaken up the art world. 65. Before the summer doldrums approach, the art world usually emits one final gasp of news. 66. Black velvet is the Spam of the art world. 67. A brave new art world. 68. A decade ago, downtown, and especially the art world, was not so hospitable to children. 69. A manic worker, he says he rarely socializes but keeps up with all his friends in the art world. 70. A pervasive fear of legal liability blocks many in the art world from sharing information and opinions that could keep fakes off the market. |