Tuesday links!
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
WSJ covers the LA Art Boom.Tyler Green covers The Blue Nude.
NYTimes covers the Underbelly Project.
!!! VOTE VOTE VOTE !!!
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Panel Discussion: E-commerce and the art market
Monday, November 01, 2010
For the entire semester the FIT Art Market graduate program has been planning a symposium, and all of their hard work comes to fruition this Friday night. If you're reading this blog, there's a good chance you'll be interested....Collect+Art+Delete: E-commerce and the art market is a panel discussion about not only the effects of the internet on the art market, but more specifically the art of buying art online.
WHO: The panelists will include gallerist and VIP (ONLINE) Art Fair founder, James Cohan; collector Ron Dominguez; David Grosz of Pace Gallery and their new online project Artifex Press; and Gracie Mansion of artnet.com. Art advisor and NADA co-founder Sheri Pasquarella will be the moderator.
This event is free and open to the public.
WHEN: Friday, November 5, 2010 at 6:30pm
WHERE: Fashion Institute of Technology, Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, D Building, 27th Street & 7th Ave.
WHAT: Over the last 20 years, art galleries, dealers and collectors have used the Internet to experiment with techniques for viewing and buying art, some with more success than others. The emergence of art sales transacted fully online, whether by auction or direct purchase, raises many new questions for dealers, collectors and artists.
Collect + Art + Delete brings together a distinguished art world panel to discuss the effects of e-commerce on the art market. This discussion will address the impact online art sales have on connoisseurship, gallery and auction house functions, transparency, and any shifts in who buys art and for what purpose.
You can learn more at www.fitnyc.edu/collectartdelete.
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VOTE tomorrow!
Monday, November 01, 2010
Don't forget to VOTE tomorrow. Since we're all in an election mood, I thought I'd post this inspirational message from friend and artist George Boorujy (with his permission). We're totally on your page, George!
Remember that time when we elected Barack Obama president? The general feeling was ,"Whew! That was HARD! (brushing hands off) Who needs a drink?!"
And do you also remember having this little feeling in your head - maybe it was even a BIG feeling - that now everything was going to be fine? We could get back to work and let everything take care of itself. We got a good guy in the White House, now everything will work out.
Wrong. Do you think Karl Rove just sat around after he got his first little victory? No. No he did not. It took A LOT of effort - concerted effort - to move this country so far to the right. And one little presidential election, regardless of how historic, is just one step.
As has been widely noted, this election cycle has been completely bat-shit crazy. People who previously wouldn't have been considered a realistic contender for town dog catcher are actually on the ballot. And actually have WIDE support. It's easy to laugh at them because they are indeed clownish buffoons, but I remember laughing my ass off about George W Bush during the Republican primaries. In fact, I remember thinking it was such a shame he'd be out of it so soon because he was hilariously stupid and funnier than anything on Saturday Night Live at the time.
Who's laughing now?
In order for us to pull ourselves out of what is a horrible hole, we need to reject the path that put us here. Obama has been in office for two years. People complain about him not being able to get anything done. Well, why do you think he hasn't been able to get anything done?! Seriously, anything he wants, the Republicans block. And if more of them get in, even LESS will get done.
The phrase "our economy is in the ditch" has been used quite a bit. Well, you know what? It needs to stay in the ditch. We need to build a NEW economy, not patch together the old one to keep it running for a few more years until it's in the ditch again. I don't want to get too side-tracked on my plan for rebuilding the economy, but rest assured, I have one ;)
Also one of the most important things we can do is to repeal the Bush tax cuts. Anyone against this is nuts. Seriously. Let's just do a little imagination game here...
I want you to think back... ah yes, back... back to the 90's. There was some Mariah Carey on the air, you were hearing things about an internetcyberweb, and the wealthy were all living in cardboard boxes by the side of the road.
What? You don't remember that last part? Hmmmm... I wonder if that's because that never happened. Because they were STILL RICH without the Bush tax cuts. And will still be filthy rich - in fact richer - when they are repealed.
"But hey", you may be thinking, "What about me? I remember Bush sending me a check for 383 dollars." Cool. Yeah. 383 dollars. So you going to pay for health care, private school, national defense and road maintenance with that 383?
The funny - or pathetic - thing is, that the most staunchly Tea Party, Republican, anti-Big Government places in this nation actually receive the most tax dollars. For a small example, New Jersey gets $0.61 for each tax dollar it puts in, whereas Mississippi gets $2.02. You can look this stuff up. It's crazy. As crazy as people at Tea Party rallies shouting about how the government better keep their damn hands off my Medicare. sigh...
OK. I'll end my rant. Basically ;) And URGE you to vote. Vote Democratic. I don't even care if it's the lesser of two evils. THAT STILL MEANS IT'S THE LESSER. When you're steering a boat the size of this country you have to do it incrementally.
Now, if you're not from New York, feel free to stop reading now. If you ARE from New York I got something to say. What a shocker, huh?...
VOTE FOR CUOMO!
I know Paladino is down in the polls, but I want him to get such a resounding ass-kicking that it will send a powerful message to whack-jobs everywhere. Make no mistake, this guy is bad news. Unless, of course, you're a racist homophobe with no idea how sustainable economies are built. Then he's awesome.
This is a guy who, after a string of suicides by homosexual teens called homosexuality "not a viable lifestyle." Not viable, huh? As in "not live-able"? As in an endorsement for suicide among gay teens? Cool. Nice logic, Paladino. Also - good job on the bestiality and racism!
And one more issue that has not gotten enough attention - the Marcellus Shale natural gas upstate. This is a potential resource. This could provide energy. But it could also destroy the environment upstate and POISON OUR DRINKING WATER IN NEW YORK CITY. That's right. Potentially poison the drinking water for over 8 million people. Paladino wants to start drilling immediately. THIS IS A BAD IDEA. Do we need more disasters and death in the fossil fuel business? How about first asking people to use less energy? You know, just for starters?
OK. So sorry this has been such a long rant. I really thought I was just going to say, "VOTE!" But then I got going, and those of you who know me well know how I get when get going...
So Vote! And don't vote for any jackasses! You know who I'm talking about...
Your friend (even after this I hope),
George Boorujy
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Help Me = Help You
Friday, October 29, 2010
OUR GOODS has finally launched.
OurGoods is a website that connects creative people who barter skills, spaces, and objects.
Artists! This is worth checking out!
So far: I see 295 members signed up, postings offering oil pastels, and postings requesting advice and books. I can only see this growing exponentially as artists sign on and take advantage of this amazing tool. Someone out there might actually need your old sheet protectors or slide cases! Were you looking for a discontinued color of artist tape? Need someone to do a studio visit? This sounds like all kinds of awesome.
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Friday is Fun Day
Friday, October 29, 2010
This FUN DAY photo was sent it to us by world-traveler, Rob Carter. Rob did want to make clear that he was not participating in the above "event", but was merely an observer. I felt it fitting to post today since most of the outfits above look a lot like the costumes that Ricky's is selling for Halloween.
Fun Day reading list:
Maybe not such a good idea to have a wedding ceremony in a language that you don't understand. Same rule applies for tattoos.
Wynnnnnnnnn.
Exorcism kit at auction?
Another SHOUT OUT to Coke O'Neal for his exciting news about the 25 for 25 AOL Grant!
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AOL announces winners of 25 for 25!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
And our very own Coke Wisdom O'Neal is a winner! You can read the complete list of recipients of the 25 for 25 Grant here, and peruse their artwork here. Congrats Coke!
image above: O'Neal, Craig and Anne, 2010
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Books and Fairs
Thursday, October 28, 2010
It is apparently that time of year: the time of year for art books, artists' books, and fairs. Or a combination of all three. Be sure you mark your calendar next week to visit these two super exciting book-fairs:
NY Art Book Fair (@ P.S.1) info here
Editions / Artists' Book Fair (@ 548 W. 22nd st) info here
AND, be sure to check out and buy our newest publication (shown above), Mary Temple's catalog Currency.
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Where in the world is Rob Carter?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
We've located Rob in Spain's 3rd largest city--the origin of paella. yum. Stay tuned for Rob's interesting footage...to be posted on Friday.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Landromat Project's annual Soapbox Benefit Auction! Buy tickets here.
Leah Tinari's "Perfect Strangers" and a window installation by Alexander Reyna, "LoveHateNow" opening reception at Mixed Greens on Saturday, November 20th, 6-8pm.
Reminder: "Be Thankful" the Benefit Art Auction for artist Scott Andresen, November 3rd, 7-10pm at Collette Blanchard Gallery. Buy tickets here.
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Monday NEWS and LINKS
Monday, October 25, 2010
The three year lawsuit between Joe Simon and the Andy Warhol Foundation and its Authentication Board is over. I find this story very upsetting for two reasons: 1. Mr. Simon certainly presented an awful lot of material that supported the validity of his claim, and 2. I think there should be more attention given to the fact that Authentication Boards often operate with what might be considered a great conflict of interest: it's not uncommon for these board members to in fact be collectors of that same artist's art work, and as an "authenticator" they also control the artist's market (and therefore value). Hmm... Eau de Cat Pee?? Kiki Smith's new perfume.
Laura Hoptman is back at MoMA.
SHOUT OUT to CulturePop for this flattering feature.
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Friday is Fun Day
Friday, October 22, 2010
(above: screenshot taken from http://www3.timeoutny.com/newyork/tonyblog/2010/10/free-things-to-do-today-486/)
I SAW IT! The Shark Attack Dance Ride. A bevy of shark-finned bike riders crossed my path in front of the New Museum last night. There were my two loves: art and sharks, in one place at one time, and I was without my camera!!!!!!!!! ahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Hopefully this event will be recurring.
More reading for your friday:
Interesting exhibition essay about art and money. Looks like I missed seeing the exhibition, Moving Money, but there are some installation shots from the 2009 show here.
Speaking of art that might involve (il)legal issues (criminal trespass, for instance) the TED prize was awarded to the very exciting photo-pasting 'graffiti' of artist J R.
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SHOUT OUT
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
It's turning out to be a SHOUT OUT kind of day. Here's another SHOUT OUT to DROOEL, a blog dedicated to presenting "contemporary painting from around the web". Drooel has shown a lot of love to a few Mixed Greens artists, and we're happy to give love back. Check it out.
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SHOUT OUT & other News
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
to Jerry Saltz. For using the phrase "shout out" in his recent "Ask An Art Critic" In other news:
I was so disappointed to read this. No romping through the porcelain sunflower seeds?? Travesty.
The Marion True trial is finally dismissed. That was a long 5 years.
Walker Art's always-interesting blog has this great entry on the preparations for the upcoming Yves Klein retrospective. We love anything behind-the-scenes.
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What Artists Should Know About Facebook
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
...and other media-sharing sites:“Terms and Conditions” is the fine print you should worry about. We’re now in the habit of scouring our credit card statements for increases in interest rates...add this to your list of things to pay attention to. Here’s why: most online portfolio sites or social networks that allow users to upload personal content (where “content” is defined as not being information), this becomes STUFF that you share ownership of. You are putting it out there for the world, and you are essentially giving the world the right to it. Also check out the Facebook Principles here. Note #2--it reminds users that Facebook has no control over limiting how your "Friends" or other Facebook users might use the content you upload. Ever wondered why recent news stories have pulled images of victims or perpetrators from their Facebook pages? (see below)
(above image: Screenshot courtesy of FoxNews.com taken from http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,518459,00.html on 10/18/10 5:27pm)
This content is now in the public domain, and depending on your Privacy settings, your “Friends” (or possibly even “Everyone”) has the ability to pull content from your page. Most disturbing is the fact that Facebook, and similar sites, have the right to license, distribute, and even sell your content for commercial or non-commercial purposes. Although Facebook has publicly stated that they will not sell content, I still find their terms unsettling, and here's why:
From Facebook's Terms and Conditions:
Sharing Your Content and Information
You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook, and you can control how it is shared through your privacy
For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos and videos ("IP content"), you specifically give us the following permission, subject to your privacy
This problem doesn't end with Facebook. I found similar terms and conditions on Re-Title.com, a popular art-world site that hosts artists' portfolios and exhibition images. Here is an excerpt from their terms and conditions:
Re-Title.com:
4. USER AND REGISTERED USER MATERIAL AND CONDUCT
4.1 Other than personally identifiable information, which is covered under the Privacy Policy, any material you transmit or post to this Website will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary and the Company will have no obligations with respect to such material. The Company does not claim ownership of any material or information posted or transmitted by registered users to this Website. To enable the Company to use such material, you grant us a non-exclusive, world-wide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free licence to exercise the copyright, publicity and database rights that you have in such information including all data, images, sounds, text and other things embodied therein for any and all commercial or non-commercial purposes. Such exercise may include, but is not limited to, copying, distributing and publicising such material as the Company sees fit in the normal course of its business.
What exactly does this mean for artists? Why use a portfolio site if you’re extending the license of your images for free?? Be aware of exactly what you’re signing off on when you upload your artwork to any websites. Here are some strict terms and conditions (for usage) from the MET's website, that you might consider using. It’s certainly a much better idea to have your own domain, your own website, where you have total control over content and permissions.
More reading on the subject can be found here.
There are even Facebook groups dedicated to getting the Terms and Conditions amended to better protect original artwork.
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Monday NEWS and LINKS
Monday, October 18, 2010
If you happen to be in Whittier, CA, check out the opening of Stas Orlovski's Nocturnes tonight at Rio Hondo College. There will be a reception and an artist talk tonight at 7pm. The show will be on view through November 18.Tough times for the Chelsea Art Museum.
Socialites as curators. Interesting topic: what does it mean these days to be a curator? Has that job title shifted in meaning? The article describes Restoin-Roitfeld as "part dealer, part gallery-owner and part party-host", and yet none of those three titles accurately describes the job of a curator.
Kanye West: yet another attempt at being controversial.
The Artist Pension Trust (this article is from May 2010, but it's worth a read if you're not up to date on exactly what the Pension Trust is)--thought I'd mention it today since someone asked me about APT this morning. Interesting to note: "Around 110 individual investors support the fund. Shareholders in APT's parent company MutualArt, they each gave an eight-year commitment to fund APT's operations..." and the fund is now in it's seventh year. What happens after this eight year commitment is up?
Stolen Holocaust Art Database!
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