The trend of transhistorical exhibitions, integrating Old Masters with contemporary art, has spiked notably since 2017, following the record-breaking sale of Leonardo's Salvator Mundi. This phenomenon, rooted in four decades of sporadic initiatives, has gained traction through collaborations between art institutions and galleries. Although critical to the evolution of curatorial practices, there is ongoing debate among experts regarding the commercial success of these exhibitions, highlighting a dual narrative of cultural significance against potential financial implications.
Although there is little disagreement about the critical contributions of cross-category shows, experts still diverge on the matter of whether it has produced consistently good business.
Notable transhistorical initiatives have been appearing sporadically for at least the past four decades, in both for-profit and non-profit contexts.
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