ORF show 'Wa(h)re Kunst': Art dealers paid production company for appearances (faz.net)

• Art dealers paid up to €7,200 to production company for ORF appearances.
• ORF claims no ability to scrutinize financing of purchased productions.
• Series avoids critical reporting, focuses on success stories.

"According to a report by Austrian daily 'Der Standard' and the investigative podcast 'Die Dunkelkammer', prominent Vienna art dealers paid up to 7,200 euros to production company Popup Media TV+ Film for their appearances on ORF's documentary series 'Wa(h)re Kunst'. ORF stated it cannot scrutinize the financing of programs it purchases. The series is known for uncritical coverage of the art market."