If a purported masterpiece fools even the experts, why is it worth less after it’s discovered to be a fake? It’s the same painting as it was the day before. Yet it’s worth millions less on the market. Is it fair?
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From the category archives:
Deep Thought Thursday
What do you listen to while you’re working in the studio and why?
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Is it possible to separate the art from the artist?
Should strong art stand on its own?
Are our opinions colored by knowing who the artist is and the background of the artist?
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Surely there’s a downside to receiving a funding grant.
Surely there are several.
What do you think are disadvantages of receiving an individual artist grant?
Do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
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How do you tell collectors your prices have gone up? They need to know and will undoubtedly be happy for your success, but how do you tell them in a way that is comfortable for you?
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What’s your opinion of the TV “reality” show Work of Art? Should we deprive ourselves of this guilty pleasure and stand up for pure art?
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Deep Thought Thursday questions are intended to provoke. I want to encourage more critical thinking in artists who are outside of academia. With that in mind . . . what are you selling as an artist? Are you selling yourself? Or are you selling art?
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Is self-doubt a friend or foe for you or other artists you know? Can one be too confident in one’s art? Writer and historian Steven Pressfield says self-doubt can be an ally. Do you agree or disagree?
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What is the purpose of art?
Does it have a purpose?
Does it need a purpose?
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I want to hear from you. What do you want to see on the blog? What keeps you reading, keeps you coming back, and keeps you retweeting?
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