Alex Katz Tells Us How Bored He Is of the Art World in His Latest London Show

For centuries, portraiture has helped people to both manipulate their own sense of self and to 'overcome' death through their likeness. In this era of technology, portraiture is not longer needed for that since we have photography and film which can do the job faster and less costly. It is the art world which has taken that place as a stage where identity's are laundered and constructed. Art gallery openings and international art fairs have become place where the moneyed of the world rush to loo...