Posts by Mansee
The Economics of Art Nobody talks about..
The economics of art is often reduced to numbers, fees, and transactions. But what remains unseen are the years of training, the emotional labor, and the quiet persistence that shape an artist’s journey. This reflection explores the value systems we inherit—and the ones we begin to question.
Read MoreWhen the Path Goes Quiet
Driving to the studio for Saturday riyaaz, an unexpected series of detours turned a familiar route into a moment of reflection. The longer ride stirred questions about direction, relevance, and the uneasy feeling of being off track. Sometimes the path we didn’t plan becomes part of the journey we must learn to trust.
Read MoreThe Email That Said ‘We Regret to Inform You’
On a Friday morning during riyaaz, I stumbled upon a folder titled “Rejection.” What followed was an unexpected confrontation between self-worth and refusal — and a quiet reframing from “not selected” to “not aligned.”
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