Why do art schools push us towards Abstract Expressionism?

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To read this interesting article about the need for a change in Art establishments. As a student studying MA fine art I feel saddened that diversity is not promoted and a lean towards Art consumerism is flushing, with artist encouraged to create work that is favoured by the buyers who are leading the movement for Abstract Expressionist work as Jerry Saltz explains follow this link

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