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Well, much of the point of making a statue for a sculptor is to gain recognition. Not every artist wants to be a heremit. I don't see the problem of having one
by spdionis 10y ago
Well, much of the point of making a statue for a sculptor is to gain recognition. Not every artist wants to be a heremit. I don't see the problem of having one of your works publicizing how good you are at doing that kind of work.
- fnord123 10y agoSo art studios owned by one person are real art and art funded by corporations aren't real art? Is this like 'I only eat Italian food made by italians'?
- spdionis 10y agoWell, the goal of an art studio is to make art (and money by doing so, to be able to create more art). The goal of those dirty (/s) corporations is only marketing, or something else, but it isn't art.
- fnord123 10y agoWhat if artists exhibit in shows sponsored by corporations or organizations like the Dubai International Financial Centre (as di Modica did in 2011)? Is it still art? Or is it just filthy advertising for filthy corporate DIFC (/s)?
- spdionis 10y agoI think there is a difference between organizing and sponsoring a show, and comissioning an actual work of art with a specific goal. Arguable though.
- fnord123 10y agoI think there's a difference but I don't think it matters. Do you like the work? Does it get people talking? Is it iconic? Does it elicit political change? I don't think the answers change if we follow the money (except, sure, drop the plaque).
- nicoles 10y agoEach of the bronze sculptors involved are talented artists, trying to make money and make more art. The corporation and the marketing firm didn't make Fearless Girl, Kristen Visbal did.