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What does it mean?
Valuable cultural shifts occur on the fringes rather than mainstream award-winning circles.
In plain terms
The edges of culture create the best new work.
What can you take from it?
Look to the margins for cultural innovation.

Where it applies

  • curating art
  • industry analysis

Putting it to work

  • support indie creators
  • watch trends early

Questions to consider

  • Where do you find new ideas?
  • Who gets left out of awards?

Another view

Some genuine breakthroughs occur within established institutions.

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