INTERACTING WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS

Collectors interact with curators, art historians, critics, other art workers, media professionals, and with the public (collectively: other professionals) transparently, responsibly, and fairly, never abusing their position of power to manipulate such professionals or to obtain undue advantage. Collectors communicate a positive image of collecting and advocate for the fair regulation of the art sector.

RESPECTING THE INDEPENDENCE OF MEDIA PROFESSIONALS

Collector Alejandro is about to open a show of his collection in a formerly abandoned, but now entirely renovated, factory a three-hour train journey from the capital city. The opening party will be next month, and he expects over 500 attendees. He wants to provide free hospitality to all artists showing in the exhibition as well to the country’s most respected art critic Amburo. He will pay for accommodation for the artists in a local three-star boutique hotel. He will host Amburo at the Grand Excelsior Hotel, an exclusive luxurious five-star hotel with private beach. He will make sure she gets access to the spa facilities for free as well. Is this appropriate?

A Yes. Most of the artists are young while Amburo is a more senior person. In addition, after all these years of collecting and all the costs he has invested in the exhibition, he wants to make sure the press is impressed by his generosity.

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B No. By offering Amburo exclusive luxury hospitality, Alejandro may give the impression that he is trying to influence Amburo’s freedom to cover the exhibition if and how she sees fit. With such a level of hospitality, even the most independent professional may feel the pressure to write a positive review of the show, out of gratitude.

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C No. Media professionals must remain fully independent and therefore collectors should never offer them food or accommodation, no matter how modest or luxurious.

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