In this state-of-the-art article, we review studies of the highly controversial, global rise of
private art museums as a new organizational form within art fields. Given that current studies …

The paper studies how local contexts contribute to the emergence of markets. In particular, it
explains how potential entrepreneurs are motivated to become active in establishing new …

While autonomy is a crucial concept in the sociology of culture, most scholars treat it as an
objective feature of the cultural field or creative work. This article argues that autonomy is a …

Purpose In this study, art is considered as a product subjected to marketing activities. In this
context, this study aims to present a conceptual framework covering the research areas …

This article investigates the interplay between art, commerce and democratization in the
contemporary art market. It studies the roles of art merchandise, such as mugs decorated …

Abstract In the West and Africa alike auctions dedicated to contemporary African art have
become increasingly common. Along with other developments, these specialized sales are …

This paper investigates the art world as a setting for hegemonic status or prestige politics.
Powerful states engage in art world status-seeking but appear to face challenges distinct to …

This paper examines early career strategies and understandings of success among artists in
the two emerging art scenes of Russia and India. It argues that differences in these …

This article develops an analytical framework to study the role of narratives in markets and
argues that there is a relationship between the structure and composition of narratives …

Chinese Contemporary Art in the Global Auction Market examines the rapid rise of the
global market for Chinese Contemporary art across the turn of the millennium. Focusing on …