Often times Jamaican artists lay blame at entitities such as government and businesspersons for their lack of advancing as a nation. On the other hand several factors are being discussed as the rationale for the tardiness in successfor numbered Jamaican artists.
As an example of aspirations for Jamaican artists, businessman and art aficionado Wayne Chen highlights the story of 45-year-old Damien Hirst.
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In an unprecedented move, British Damien Hirst recently became the only artist known for selling an entire show to Sotherby
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Good interview. I visited the gallery weeks ago at an event and he was there. I enjoyed it. Hope more Jamaicans will take the time to visit the gallery…just be inspired.