There is a type of collector in the industry called whales.
This term actually originated from Internet vocabulary.
Its original meaning refers to the fact that there are often one or two super rich people among the top one ten thousandth player in an online game's huge user group. ...
Chapter 637: Whales
There is a type of collector in the industry called whales. This term actually originated from the Internet vocabulary. Its original meaning refers to the fact that among the top 10,000 players of an online game's huge user group, there are often one or two super rich people.
These whale players usually spend a lot of money in the game to purchase various rare props, equipment and even virtual lands. Their consumption behavior can not only drive the development of the entire game economy, but also become one of the most important sources of income for game companies.
In real life, this concept of "whale" players has gradually extended to other industries such as art collection, luxury consumption and other fields. There are also some horribly wealthy top collectors in these industries, and their consumption behavior has become a benchmark for the entire industry.
Li Ming is such a whale player. He amassed considerable wealth in just a few years as the founder of a technology company. Most of this wealth was invested in his art collection.
Li Ming’s art collection covers a very wide range, from antiques to contemporary art, from China to the West. His collection is not only large in quantity but also of exceptional quality. Some insiders have rated Li Ming's collection as one of the most outstanding private art collections in contemporary times.
It is precisely because of Li Ming's passion and vision for collecting that he has become famous in the art market. Whenever he acquires a piece of art, it attracts attention and discussion throughout the industry. Sometimes his actions will even directly affect the market price of a certain piece of art.
This time Li Ming’s target is a contemporary art work called "Whale". This work was created by an emerging artist and is made from a large amount of discarded plastic to symbolize the destruction of nature by humans.
This work caused a sensation when it was first unveiled. Not only because of its unique creativity but also because of its huge size, which is ten meters high.
This work attracted a large number of viewers during the exhibition and became a hot topic in the art world at that time.
On the eve of the auction of this work, Li Ming quietly contacted the auction house to express his interest in purchasing this work. The auction house was naturally ecstatic about this whale player's move. After all, having a top collector like Li Ming not only bring considerable profits to the auction house, but also greatly increase the popularity and market value of this work.
So on the day of the auction, Li Ming successfully bought the "Whale" work at a sky-high price. This news instantly caused an uproar in the art world.
Some people praised Li Ming for his excellent vision for discovering and collecting such an outstanding piece
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This time Li Ming not only attracted widespread attention from the art world It also triggered heated discussions from all walks of life. Some people praised Li Ming for his excellent vision for discovering and collecting such an outstanding contemporary art work. But some people question whether such an environmentally-themed work being acquired by a wealthy man at a sky-high price goes against the original intention of the work itself.
The consumption behavior of "whale" players has always been the focus of social attention. They often dominate the development direction of the entire industry with their strong financial resources. This "money first" collection concept has also caused a lot of controversy. Some people think that art collection should focus on the value and connotation of the work itself and should not pay too much attention to the market price.
Li Ming doesn’t care about these doubts. For him, collecting art is more about his pursuit of beauty and his love for art. He believes that only wealthy people have the ability to discover and protect outstanding works of art so that they can be passed down forever.
“I am not showing off my wealth but doing my part to maintain and spread the treasures of human civilization.” Li Ming said.
After taking the photo of the "Whale" work, Li Ming was not in a hurry to collect it. Instead, he decided to temporarily display it in a public art gallery so that more people could appreciate the work's charm.
“I hope that through this work, I can draw more people’s attention to environmental protection.” Li Ming said, “Arts should not just become the private property of the rich but should be shared by all mankind. "
This approach has once again aroused heated discussions from all walks of life. Some people think that Li Ming's actions are worthy of recognition and reflect the social responsibility that a rich man should have. But some people question that this is just another way for Li Ming to show off his wealth and cover up his essence as a "whale player".
In any case, Li Ming’s move undoubtedly added more social significance to the work “Whale”. It is no longer just a work of art but has become a mirror reflecting contemporary society’s thinking and discussion on many issues such as environmental protection and wealth distribution.
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Li Ming’s move has aroused widespread attention and discussion from all walks of life. Some people think this reflects the social responsibility that a rich man should have, while others question that this is just another way for Li Ming to show off his wealth.
However, Li Ming's approach undoubtedly adds more social significance to this "Whale" work. It is no longer just a work of art but has become a mirror reflecting contemporary society's thinking and discussion on many issues such as environmental protection and wealth distribution.
This "Whale" work attracted a large number of visitors during its exhibition in the public art gallery. People are not only attracted by its unique creative techniques, but also more touched by the environmental protection concept it conveys. Some viewers said that this work made them aware of human beings' destruction of nature.The seriousness of the damage also made them reflect on their consumption behavior.
At the same time, this work also triggered heated discussions within the art world. Some people think that Li Ming's approach embodies a new concept of art collection, which is to regard art as public resources rather than private property. Behind this concept is a new understanding of the social function of artworks.
However, some people hold different views. They believe that even if Li Ming temporarily displays this work publicly, it will eventually become his personal collection. This approach is simply to enhance one's status and influence in the art world.
In any case, this "Whale" work has undoubtedly become an important topic in the current art world. It not only triggers people's thinking about environmental protection but also promotes people's reflection on the concept of art collection.
For Li Ming, this is undoubtedly a successful art collection practice. He not only satisfies his own desire for collecting but also brings a positive impact to society. This undoubtedly enhanced his status and reputation in the art world and laid a good foundation for his future collecting career. The transcoding has been serious recently, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you