Come on Patrick. It all social. It's also careerist. Many artist do things like marry art critics who write about their work. The question is this; does the work become valuable because the spouse writes about it or is the spouse simply inspired by the work. It's a chicken and egg thing. It's social. If you travel in circles that are inhabited by A-list rock stars you may find yourself hitched to a rock star. The art world is a playground for the wealthy. Sometimes middle class artists can purchase entry.

Orlan is married to a French art critic who writes about body art. THey are also a cute couple!