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Art Shopping Network's Maxwell Young & Amir Browder of HOMME DC ON 'Acquired Taste'
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- May 22, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Amir Browder and Maxwell Young ! About the guests: Amir Browder is the curator, creative director, and founder of Homme Gallery in DC. Maxwell Young is the founder of the Art Shopping Network , a writer, and works on projects that socialize art buying and support living artists, nonprofit institutions, and galleries. We talk about Acquired Taste and what it does: a catalog and platform that socializes art buying through Polaroids from the host’s personal archive, prints, editorial interviews and essays, and curated first‑access opportunities that prioritize context and history over speculation. Acquired Taste also runs a virtual component — online catalog materials, digital/3D renderings, and remote programming that operate alongside in‑person activations. Browder and Young explain how conversational, low‑barrier events help people connect with artists as humans, not just names on a wall. They compare running physical programming with online initiatives. Young stresses repurposing existing tools and trying imperfect, practical approaches instead of waiting for something polished; Browder centers collaboration and working together toward shared goals. The roster features alumni from The Truth In This Art, including Xenia Gray , Maurice James , and Esteban Whiteside . They discuss how Acquired Taste and the Art Shopping Network aim to support living artists, artist‑run spaces, and nonprofit institutions, and how local markets and gatherings can strengthen the broader art ecosystem. We also talk about why in‑person gatherings matter and how to make room for artists whose work challenges and expands community conversation. Acquired Taste is a two‑day live auction and exhibition presented by @artshoppingnetwork, arrivin…