I'm looking for an overview of the contemporary art world that answers questions like:
How does someone go from art school to selling a piece for six/seven figures? How many works of art will a gallery sell in a year? How predictable is success in the art world? How do gallerists scout new talent?
Some other questions I'm interested in:
What's currently valued? Social impact? Beauty? Technical innovation? References to previous works?
How competitive is it for gallerists and artists? Is there a lot of turnover in the gallery scene, or a standard path for aspiring art gallery owners?
How much does what school you go to matter? Is it like Law School where unless you go to a certain school there's basically no chance you go to BigLaw?