Theaster Gates made a statement on supporting young artists in remarks last night at a party in Basel, asking collectors to support young artists making and selling their work. “You guys, I know that I’m the byproduct of people saying yes when they didn’t know me, saying yes at my potential and the possibility of the thing,†he said. “Throwing small dinners with me with five people that has turned into dinners for 200. I’m just grateful.”
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