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In general, the term "cartel" is used in the economic field and translates to "collusion" in Korean, meaning a "coalition" of vested interests to protect their common interests. Invisible cartels also existed in the Korean art world. In the past, especially in the art of the 1970s and 1980s, the so-called "monochromatic painting" format symbolized a kind of cartel that was firmly established in the art world based on university connections. This was especially evident in the art world's institutions, including education and competitions, and …