That was because they were training for the "manual labour" part. Which is what most people enjoy and cherish, I think (including myself).
But that's not really how art market values the merchandise.
Conceptualization suffices for the market after sufficient prestige and brand value exists. I guess the Damien Hirsch reference was not that obvious for this venue so -
Note: I'm not saying you should measure the value of art with money. I'm saying those people _who measure the value of art in monetary terms_ may value branding and conceptualization more than manual skill.
But that's not really how art market values the merchandise.
Conceptualization suffices for the market after sufficient prestige and brand value exists. I guess the Damien Hirsch reference was not that obvious for this venue so -
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-damien-hirst-is-controve...
Note: I'm not saying you should measure the value of art with money. I'm saying those people _who measure the value of art in monetary terms_ may value branding and conceptualization more than manual skill.