Columbians in the art world: on-the-job training or ivory tower?

“The art world” is somewhat of an abstract phrase. It evokes a vision of downtown artists surrounded by their trendy entourages. Jonathan Neil—a doctoral candidate in art history in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) and co-founder of the private curatorial firm Boyd Level—noted quite correctly that the art world is “sexy and romantic from the outside.” However, he was eager to discuss the complicated world lying behind the alluring image.

By Diana Greenwald | Mar 23 11:33 pm ET