Response to "Emerging market: Christine Mehring on the birth of the contemporary art fair"

talked about the history and origin of art fair

first fair- 9/13 1967 in Cologne 

Kunstmarkt was a success by visitors who normally would not have purchased art

Counter exhibits began copying their success

success led to more fairs and exhibits

art became available to a much wider audience

Does the art fair setup of booths lead to the isolation of artists and separation of the haves and have nots?

Are art fairs still a necessity to sell artwork in today's market?