The Art Market is a Scam (And Rich People Run It)

Writing by Sam Denby Research by Sam Denby and Tristan Purdy Editing by Alexander Williard Animation by Josh Sherrington Sound by Graham Haerther Thumbnail by Simon Buckmaster Select footage courtesy Getty and AP; Select imagery courtesy Geolayers; Select music courtesy Epidemic sound

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