When I asked Bill Powers, owner of Half Gallery (who also happens to be an avid tennis player) what similarities could be drawn between the art world and the game, he replied "I guess sometimes people may pay more attention to their outfits than their backhand."

Throughout our conversation, Bill Powers, the owner of Half Gallery, serves some keen insight from his many years in the Art World. Starting as a culture journalist writing for magazines and esteemed publications like the New York Times, Powers pivoted to becoming a gallerist when the moment arose. "Why not me?", he thought. He now contributes to Muse, Purple and Autre magazines. He now has two books available through Junior Publishing, Glissando and Early 21st Century Art.

Alongside discussions about his career and gallery, we discuss the changing Art World and what the future holds. We chat about the shifting nature and relevancy of art criticism and the growing influence of market dynamics on artistic expression. From the recent spectacle of Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian" at the recent Sotheby's auction to the disruptive force of NFTs, we try to untangle and understand how commercial success is reshaping taste and connoisseurship. Bill reflects on the delicate balance of business with creativity. His story is a compelling glimpse into the ways in which different aspects of the Art World converge.

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