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The $12 Million Stuffed Shark
Don Thompson
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Economics
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Psychology
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Ever wonder why a dead shark sold for $12 million? Thompson's riveting expose unveils the psychology driving contemporary art prices, sparking heated debates among collectors and critics. Kirkus Reviews called it "informative and occasionally hilarious" - a perfect lens into luxury's most puzzling marketplace.

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When a Dead Shark Becomes a Masterpiece

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Imagine trying to sell a deteriorating tiger shark carcass for $12 million. This was Charles Saatchi's challenge when offloading Damien Hirst's iconic work-a 15-foot shark suspended in formaldehyde that had turned greenish and wrinkled since its 1992 debut. Despite its condition, hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen eventually purchased it for a reported $12 million-representing merely five days' income for a man earning approximately $500 million annually. The shark's provocative title, "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living," proved perhaps more valuable than the decomposing specimen itself. This transaction epitomizes the contemporary art market's fascinating paradox: objects with questionable artistic merit commanding astronomical prices. What drives someone to pay millions for something many wouldn't consider art? The answer lies in a complex ecosystem where insecurity, branding, and status-seeking create extraordinary value from seemingly ordinary objects.

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The Insecurity Engine: How Branding Creates Art Value

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The Power Players: Dealers, Artists, and Market Makers

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The Theater of Auctions: Psychology and Market Manipulation

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The Artistic Portfolio: From Shark Tanks to Diamond Skulls

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The Pricing Paradox: How Art Gets Its Value

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Beyond the Shark: What Really Creates Value in Art

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