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What are some of the ethical considerations and controversies surrounding the commercialization and representation of Modern and Contemporary Art in institutions and the art market?

What are the defining characteristics that distinguish Modern Art from Contemporary Art, and how have these movements evolved over time?

How have key figures in the Modern Art movement, such as Pablo Picasso and Wassily Kandinsky, influenced contemporary artists and their practices?

In what ways have social, political, and technological changes influenced the themes and mediums of contemporary art?

How do museums and galleries balance the presentation of traditional forms of Modern Art with new and often unconventional contemporary art installations?

What role does digital technology and new media play in the creation and exhibition of contemporary art, and how is it changing the art world landscape?

How did the political and social upheavals of the early 20th century influence the development of Modern Art movements such as Cubism, Surrealism, and Dadaism?

In what ways do contemporary artists use technology and digital media to challenge traditional notions of art and art-making?

How do issues of identity, race, and gender manifest in the works of contemporary artists, and how have these themes contributed to the evolution of contemporary art?

What role do art institutions, such as museums and galleries, play in shaping the public’s understanding and appreciation of Modern and Contemporary Art?