Why do we tell art stories in numbers?
Exhibitionistas - Notes on ArtJanuary 07, 202600:00:54

Why do we tell art stories in numbers?

Have you noticed that the media mostly talks about art in numbers: auction sales, visitor rankings, blockbuster exhibitions...?

Do big numbers drive you to museums and art galleries? Tell us in the comments.

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