INTERNATIONALIZATION OF ART AND GLOBAL ECONOMIC NETWORKS: MARKET DYNAMICS, REGULATION, AND TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION
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https://doi.org/10.37135/kai.03.17.11Keywords:
cultural economics, creative industries, cultural diplomacy, digital platforms, cultural governanceAbstract
This article examines the internationalization of contemporary art from the perspective of cultural economics and international relations. Through a narrative review of recent literature and institutional reports, it analyzes the relationships between market dynamics, digital platforms, regulation, and transnational cooperation. The study argues that the global circulation of art depends on economic, technological, and institutional factors. It concludes that digital networks and cultural governance are reshaping contemporary artistic internationalization strategies.
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