Empowering the Disempowered (Art)

Over the next few months I will undertake a project to empower disempowered segments of the community through art. What role can the private sector play in empowering the community through art?

Art Commercialization

One of the latest trends in the art world is the increased commercialization of masterpieces (i.e., Van Gogh, Monet) by producing and selling low-cost copies (i.e, t-shirts, mugs, and key chains). How does the commercialization of art affect the orginal works?