It was during a train ride that artist D asked me about taboos for art historians. Train rides are great for figuring things out, especially existential ones. So here is what we came up with, each for their own profession:
Artist Taboos:
1. Don't make promotion for yourself.
2. You need to have a good gallery.
3. You have to be part of the KSK (the German health insurance for artists)
4. You need a studio.
Art Historian Taboos:
1. Don't laugh.
2. Wear designer glasses.
3. Know everything and if not, divert shame.
4. Have long, tedious discussions.