Inside Bard Alumna Tschabalala Self’s Complicated, Meteoric Rise through the Art Market
Born in Harlem, Tschabalala Self ’12 studied studio art at Bard before attending the Yale School of Art for her MFA. Since her graduation she has enjoyed—and suffered—an astounding art world trajectory. Prices for her paintings have increased more than thirtyfold over the past five years, only sometimes to her benefit. She has gained international respect and recognition but she’s also lost significant control over where her artworks end up. The story of Self’s rapidly rising popularity is a case study in the pleasures and perils of early-career acclaim for young artists.
Post Date: 12-17-2019
Post Date: 12-17-2019