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Art and Entertainment : Disability and inclusion in the arts
Diversity and Inclusion how wonderful it would be if those two things went hand in hand. If they were simply how things are. In the past six years we have found we are one of the few groups actively working with and for the disabled artist and audience, as well as for the mixed ethnic and racial community. It has been a huge surprise in New York City to find we were the only company providing regularly interpreted work into American Sign Language (ASL). We have actively sought out artists and designers and advocated for their continued work, educated theater owners and renters, spoken on panels, written for papers hoping to be a leader at the forefront of a new reality in diverse and inclusive working conditions.
We want what we do to reflect the world around us in New York City. We want all casts to be as varied as the people we see on the street each day. And when the artists do a show they should be impacted and changed the show should be one that years later when many others have blended together in their brain, the one or more they did with us stick out because maybe they worked opposite a deaf or hard of hearing actor or designed a set even though they are in a wheelchair, or played a legendarily white role even though they are Hispanic or Black or simply that they played so frighteningly against type that they never thought they could do it.
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Art investment: Tea Stain, by Gavin Turk
Tea Stain’ by Gavin Turk – Fantastic Artwork, Bad Investment
I recently came across a limited edition print by Gavin Turk which was being sold by White Cube gallery entitled Tea Stain’ which basically consists of a round tea coloured stain from the base of a tea cup on a white piece of paper. There are those that would immediately dismiss this artwork as another piece of rubbish modern art but I have to admit that I personally find the concept rather intriguing.
According to the White Cube website, “This work by Gavin Turk further explores the complex ideas surrounding authorship and the concept of the artist as creative genius’. With each tea stain a unique mono print Turk asks the viewer to examine not only the way that an artist is seen to be a creator of objects venerated within an art historical context, but also the ways in which the simple motions of the everyday can become amusing or important.” Apart from the obvious comment on the issues of authorship and artist as creative genius’, tea has many different cultural, social and historical associations which are universally relevant and should evoke some sort of response in almost everyone. Although the artwork consists mainly of blank white paper, it is the simplicity of the work that forces the viewer to generate their own understanding and make their own interpretation of the work thus increasing the relevance and level of interest for each individual viewer.
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Tagged Artist, Artwork, authorship, creative genius, cube website, edition, Gavin Turk, Gavin Turk - Fantastic, historical context, Investment, limited edition print, Nicholas Forrest, print, Stain, Summer Exhibition, Tea, tea cup, tea stain, viewer, white cube gallery, work
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Art Investment : Does provenance matter when buying artwork?
If you are investing in artwork, rather than buying it solely for its aesthetic value, then there is nothing more important than its provenance. A work of art without provenance can be impossible to sell when it comes time for you to realize its price appreciation, and can even land you in hot water. In fact, without a satisfactory provenance, it can be difficult to be satisfied that you even have title to the work, despite the fact that you may have paid good money for it.
Provenance is important for two reasons: theft and forgery. The art world is rife with both, particularly with art works that are sought after and therefore valuable.
If the piece of art you buy has been stolen, you will not acquire title in it when you purchase it. This is because a thief cannot pass on title to an art work, not having acquired title at the time of taking. Even if there exists a chain of bona fide purchasers in between you and the thief, you still are not immune to a claim from the work’s rightful owner should that person appear. And, if your art work is to be sold at auction, it is quite likely that the owner – or their insurance company – will find out about it. You will lose your artwork, together with the money you paid for it. As well, your reputation in the art community will certainly not be enhanced.
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Reflections on the starving artist
Personally, speaking as an artist, I am not fond of starving. Starving is hardly conducive to the act of creating art – any more than it is to any other kind of activity. A rumbling belly, a weak body, a brain crying out for nourishment – these all tend to impede the creative flow. Past poverty may inspire some artists, but present poverty leaves little time for creation – the work needed to survive is too hard and time-consuming. Few artists would starve by choice, though some have been unfortunate enough to find themselves living in poverty and starvation. A few have even starved to death – thus effectively ending all artistic endeavor. Not a pleasant thought.
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Art Investment : How to invest in art
Art is an excellent investment if you are skill-full, prepared, and hardworking. A certain piece can not only bring you tremendous joy but can carry everlasting, or even increasing value. Art is a multidimensional concept product, that can be almost anything and found almost anywhere beyond your conventional art gallery. It is important to look for pieces that have a certain kind of magnetism and mystery about them. While you are looking at a certain piece it should grab your attention, if only for a millisecond. The more fleeting the attraction the better the piece could be. If you start asking yourself, “why is this piece so attractive, what is it about this piece that is so engaging?” it is probably a great find. Keep looking for pieces that stun you, expect to find art anywhere, and visit cafes, little shops, and people’s homes as often as possible.
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Best sites for displaying your artistic talent on the internet
So, you are an aspiring artist. And you have decided that it is time to show the world what kind of talents you have. You’re ready for some (hopefully) constructive criticism to help build up your talent. These are much of the same reasons I started searching for ways to display my artwork online. I have tried a handful of sites; most are pretty serious online communities where people are very active and for the most part very friendly, helpful, and supportive. I even went as far as to create my own website and post a virtual gallery there as well. One thing to remember, exposure is a great thing. You just have to know how to utilize what exposure you have and make it work for you. As an artist you may be tempted to go out and join up with a paid membership site to help you get your work seen. However, you don’t necessarily have to pay for that type of advertising.
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