"When artists compete with each other, it makes it harder for everyone." I've seen it all too often: artists insisting on solo exhibitions, undercutting each other on prices, trying to monopolize every opportunity that comes their way... It's a stifling environment for the entire art world, especially for emerging artists.

But then I came across a really inspiring example where artists in a region started collaborating to build on each other's strengths, and an amazing synergy was created. The fusion of painters, sculptors, musicians, and dancers became a huge success in exhibitions abroad, allowing all the artists involved to grow together.