I don’t think that the big crunch should be seen as a menace, but rather as an opportunity.

It’s one of these times in history – and we have plenty of examples from the past – where it’s possible to really make a difference. And if art is serious about claiming a central role in today’s society and culture, this is the best chance it’s had in ages. The current climate doesn’t represent a threat to the production of art but to the market.

We think it’s time for artists to get over auction houses, galleries, and high-production-value exhibitions and start using our voices again.