With a world in crisis and an art market spinning out of control, ace art-world consultants Chen & Lampert deliver "Hard Truths" in response to questions sent by Art in America readers from far and wide.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ This time, a wealthy collector wonders how he can fire his adviser while yearning for the connections she maintains in the art world. ⁠ ⁠ When asked if he should let her go, Chen & Lampert respond: “The biggest disadvantage to sacking her is that you will, for sure, keep snorkeling in the same petri dish that is the art world. You may suffer the slings and arrows of her gossip, but bribing city council members and indulging disgruntled architects with giant egos has prepared you for this battle royal.”⁠ ⁠ Tap the 🔗 link in our bio to see what else Chen & Lampert have to say.⁠ ⁠ 🔥 🚶‍♀️ 🖼️🖼️ 👈 😠 : Illustration by Barbara Kelley⁠ ⁠ [Image Description: An illustration of a well-attired art collector holding a big check and pointing at his adviser to guide her into a fire.]