Forging a career by challenging the exclusive norms of the art realm, Kenny Schacher, an artist, art dealer, curator, writer, and critic, skillfully maneuvers through the financial currents of the art scene. Positioned as both an insider and outsider in the contemporary art landscape, Schacher presents a distinct and unconventional perspective, having not adhered to its intricate systems, including clandestine relationships, pricing strategies, and unspoken norms.

In his artistic endeavors, Schacher elucidates the inner workings of the art market, dismantling barriers that exist for those not privy to its inner circles. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Paul Thek and Vito Acconci, Schacher employs humor as a tool to playfully uncover the nuances – both positive and negative – of the art business. Notably, in works like "The Larry Joke" (2018), he utilizes candidness to humorously dissect the industry's intricacies.

Schacher's approach involves injecting humor into his critiques, deliberately subverting the gravity that the art world often upholds. In doing so, he provides a refreshing and unpretentious commentary on an industry known for its opaqueness.

Kenny Schachter

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The Larry Joke