Bias and Prejudice in the Art World
Two recent discussions have made me think about the dark, unseemly side of the art world. Choose your beef: ageism, gender bias, racism. Hot stuff.
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Curious Mondays
What is an emerging artist?
You may think it unimportant to define, but granting agencies, galleries, and collectors have their own definitions. Every artist, at some point in their careers, will be called an emerging artist by someone. If you ruled the world, how would you define “emerging artist”?
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Art Lies and Truth
“Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.” – Pablo Picasso. What did he mean by this?
If Everyone is an Artist
If everyone is an artist, where does that leave you? What do you call yourself? How does what you do differ from the “artist” who discovers the cure for an epidemic or the “artist” who maneuvers a brilliant business takeover?
When do you destroy your art? < Deep Thought Thursday
When do you decide it’s time to give up on a piece and recycle its components?
When do you destroy your art? < Deep Thought Thursday Read
Artist Newsletters < Deep Thought Thursdays
A few months back, Laura said that she felt the idea of newsletters is “broken.” Since I’ve been wrestling with the format of the Art Marketing Action newsletter for a few months now, Laura’s comment got me thinking. Are newsletters still of value?
Artist Newsletters < Deep Thought Thursdays Read
Artist's Platform < Deep Thought Thursday
The artist’s platform is how you are currently reaching an audience of art-buying people, or how you plan to do so. It is your influence, your ability to sell to your market. It is your multi-faceted art-marketing machine!
Artist's Platform < Deep Thought Thursday Read
Is There a Downside to Teaching Your Art? < Deep Thought Thursday
Do you risk creating “little yous” by teaching your art or craft? Is it possible to be both an artist and a teacher without having a bunch of people copying your work?
Is There a Downside to Teaching Your Art? < Deep Thought Thursday Read
Taste vs. Creativity
Picasso said “Taste is the enemy of creativity.” Is this true or false? Discuss.
Is there such a thing as originality? Deep Thought Thursday
Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. -Jim Jarmusch. Read the entire quote and discuss.
Is there such a thing as originality? Deep Thought Thursday Read