Power Dynamics in Art: The article highlights how power imbalances can affect personal relationships, particularly in the highly competitive and hierarchical world of art.

Privilege and Exclusion: It discusses the privileges some individuals in the art world possess and how these privileges can create barriers for others, leading to an unequal and often exclusionary environment.

Personal Costs: The piece also sheds light on the emotional and psychological toll such unequal friendships can have on individuals, affecting their personal and professional lives.