The Great Contemporary Art Bubble

Synopsis

On September 15, 2008, as Lehman Brothers collapsed, Damien Hirst sold £111 million worth of art in the most audacious auction in history. Art critic Ben Lewis exposes the shadowy world behind the contemporary art bubble, revealing how secretive deals, tax schemes, and market manipulation transformed creativity into pure speculation. Banned from attending Hirst's record-breaking sale, Lewis uncovers a system where billionaire collectors corner markets, auction houses orchestrate theater, and art becomes the ultimate commodity in a bubble destined to burst.

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