I've been reaching out to supervisors, there are a couple of heavy weight academics that genuinely are considered super stars in their niche. their topics do really fit with my proposal - they inspired quite a bit of it. is it worth reaching out to them or would they be too overloaded ?
I've recently been involved in a big bienniale that's been a great highlight in my career. I'm still an emerging artist, but have started having galleries on my horizon.
What's the general advice around blue chip gallery representation ? How were you approached ?
It seems so shrouded in mystery and not many people in my immediate networks have one.
Would appreciate any stories
[Pub Q] Picking an agent
I will finally have an agent but struggling tochoose. The decision making is pretty nerve wracking.
Agent A
Is with a smaller boutique firm, and a big international focus. Don't have an in house team so collaborate with other agents for Film/ TV and foreign rights.
This agent sees the rest of my work as something to bring with me ( I'm an artist). And works with people that have chronic health issues. She also seems to have a realistic vision, but is also ambitious.
Her clients are mixed she has a few heavy hitters she has secured big deals for, but otherwise her clients work with indie presses and seem happy.
Agent B
Is a huge heavy hitter. She's won prizes for her sales acumen. All her clients are award winning, and get really great coverage for their books. She has some really solid long term relationships. The agency she works at is a powerhouse with in house foreign language rights and Film/TV/Theatre team.
My only hesitation with her is I've heard from a current client that she is very corporate and doesn't care so much for the human side of the relationship. This person really didn't want her to be their agent any more. That being said they are successful with her ? So I suppose maybe it's the devil you choose.
Would find any advice really helpful!