The audience at the Hilton roared. When the commotion died down, the first question was asked by a tall German woman who was wearing a black plastic dress and had flowing silver-blond hair falling all over her shoulders:

Q: Why are the masses not concerned with Art? Why does art have to be maintained by the elite in our culture whether that be a gallery elite, a New York publishing elite or, in your case, a digital elite?

A: Art as a concept is fake. Publicity and propaganda are what make an artist great. Artists are the closest thing we have to art and the best artists are marketing professionals: they never miss an opportunity. You look pretty elite yourself...