The art market might be extraordinarily lucrative, but there is little thought given to the workforce that keeps its wheels turning.¹ Clynton Lowry, the editor in chief of Art Handler, launched the title in 2015 to offer a fresh perspective on the cloistered, often secretive world. Through a mixture of articles and—on Instagram—memes, he lifts the curtain on its cast of super-collectors, highly strung curators and egotistical dealers. 

This interview is the first in a new series profiling influential people within the creative industries whose work often goes unseen. 

Louise Benson: Why did you start working on Art Handler? 

Clynton Lowry: I started the magazine while I was working as a studio assistant, and I had previously done art handling part-time. I felt certain that there ...