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I've done this sort of artist support work in the past (it's something of a family trade) and it's hard to tell if these folks are clueless about what artists need or if this is a straight-up scam.

The "here, you can use our lawyers" "service" is just flashing red flags.




I don’t disagree with you, but why is this a red flag specifically?


Inversion's interests and the artist's interests aren't always aligned. Think of it as a founder using their VC's lawyer for everything. Not. Smart.


We do not offer artists to use "our lawyers". We have engaged a law firm that specializes in working with artists to help them with contracts and consultations on IP law, etc. They represent the artists' interests and we simply pay the bill. We do not support litigation and the lawyers do not advise them on their agreement with us. In the event that the artist has legal issues which could be a conflict with Inversion, they would be referred to another law firm to avoid any possibility of a conflict of interest.

If you look at our board of advisors, you'll see that we have top artists, top business people, respected gallerists, curators, and studio directors, all of whom know plenty about what artists need. Every single one of them has an incredible reputation and supports Inversion because they believe in both the mission and that we founders have integrity about our approach to achieving it.


What do artists actually need?


Access to patrons, good representation, good publicity, good exhibitions and gallery showings, good sales. "Good" here, of course, means more like "important and to the right people." That's if they want it as a career. To go at it like a career is really to become something of an actor or a professional athlete.

If not as a career, then mostly mentorship, access to a studio space, financial support for supplies, and free time.




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