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This paper asks:

The internet’s capacity to bypass traditional gatekeepers has reshaped the distribution and consumption of visual art (Velthuis, 2015). While major auction houses and museum websites dominate high‑value transactions, a burgeoning tier of niche platforms now facilitates the sale, exhibition, and critical discussion of works by emerging artists (Bishop, 2020). (hereafter hegre‑art ) exemplifies this shift: a bilingual (English/Spanish) portal that hosts an ever‑growing roster of painters, sculptors, and multimedia creators primarily from Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. hegre-art.com

Beyond its popularity, HeGre-art.com has garnered critical acclaim for its artistic merit. The platform's photographs have been featured in major publications, such as Playboy, Men's Health, and FHM, cementing its status as a respected force in the art world. HeGre-art.com has also been shortlisted for several awards, including the prestigious 'Best Adult Art Website' at the 2015 XBIZ Awards. This paper asks: The internet’s capacity to bypass