Exposure or Taking Advantage

There is an increasing expectation for free art (visual and written) in exchange for (often mythical) exposure. Hell, I’ve been asked for it. And in early people-pleasing naivety, I’ve done it. Now, with a fair bit of experience, I have to ask (as should you if approached),

dae a look like a’m buttoned up the back?

How can one claim to value and support artists, yet expect to be given it (often to sell) for free?

This work in exchange for exposure does not support artists; it takes adva...