Why art can be «capital»
Abstract
The author shows how art is transformed into symbolic capital based on public recognition that artistic value does not exist in isolation: it is produced and confirmed by institutions of legitimation, and can then be converted into economic benefits, social connections, and influence.
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Review
For citations:
Borozna M. Why art can be «capital». Science and Innovations. 2026;(2):31-34. (In Russ.)
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