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How Agents Are Reshaping the Art World

The sector is adopting a model that’s common in other talent-driven industries as more established artists expand into everything from fashion collaborations to films. Plus, James Bond under Amazon and the ‘auto-destruction of architecture.’
Damien Hirst’s recent Supreme collab, which was overseen by John Hage.
High-powered agent Joe Hage oversees deal-making for Damien Hirst, driving projects such as the artist’s recent Supreme collab, a thriving editions business and NFT drops. (Supreme)

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