SPOTLIGHTHow Do Emerging Talents “Emerge”?The idea of an “emerging talent” is an enticing but nebulous concept. Who are these talents? How are they discovered? How do they emerge? By following the arc of two very different artists, some general principles become clear. Read More
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How Do Emerging Talents “Emerge”?
The idea of an “emerging talent” is an enticing but nebulous concept. Who are these talents? How are they discovered? How do they emerge? By following the arc of two very different artists, some general principles become clear.
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