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2023-02-12 17:46:34 An artist doesn't have to...

Sometimes so often nowadays one hears that an artist must be able to draw everything and still manage to accept unfounded criticism. And even better - to work for free and create only good works. And this is an incomplete list of duties imposed on the artist.

Creativity is often perceived by people as an act of charity and something frivolous. An artist's work is not a public good. Yes, an artist is not a doctor or a policeman who goes along with everyone's understandable public benefit, but neither is he a "Give a Drawing" fund or a "tasting, don't be shy" campaign.

Behind every painting is diligence, inspiration, time, ideas. Even behind every failed one. Creativity is its own way, work and sometimes a great struggle on itself. And interacting with the product of creativity is filling with emotion, not "chew it up and spit it out.

And no, it's not about admiring substandard work or feeling negative about this or that painting. It's about respect, recognizing the right to create.

A right, not an obligation.

To create the way you want.
To share what you create and not get caught up in an arena surrounded by sophisticated impostor judges. To remain a creator who can and must always defend his art. Открыть/Комментировать

2023-02-12 00:36:29 Paris premier museum
acquires its first NFTs

The Centre Pompidou is acquiring a collection of digital works on the relationship between blockchain and art, including its first NFTs, to showcase digital works as part of its first exhibition dedicated to NFTs.

The museum's goal is to become the first contemporary art museum that can testify through the collection to artists' creative and critical exploration of new technologies and how this disrupts and changes the art ecosystem.

The collection includes 18 projects: 13 French and five international artists, including Claude Closky, Fred Forest, aaajiao, Émilie Brout and Maxime Marion, John Gerrard, Agnieszka Kurant, Jonas Lund, Larva Labs, Jill Magid, Sarah Meyohas, Robness, Rafael Rozendaal, John F. Simon Jr.

"With this new acquisition, it's less about showing interest in the cultural phenomenon of 'collectibles' and more about exploring the most daring uses of NFT technology," says the museum's announcement of the upcoming exhibition. Открыть/Комментировать

2023-02-11 15:36:48 Art from the hammer: features
of selling and buying at auction

In theory, anyone can buy an object of art at auction, but in reality the work of auction houses raises many questions and is covered by a certain amount of mystery.

Let's look into it:

There are two systems of auction houses in total - the Dutch auction and the English auction. The essence of the Dutch auction is that during the bidding, first the maximum price for the sold item is announced, and then the bids are reduced to the price the buyer agrees to pay.

English auction - the most common type of auction. It starts with a minimum price, and buyers take turns bidding.

The price range stated in the description of the lot in the catalog is denoted by the word "estimeit". It means the average market value of a particular work.

The price is based on the condition of the lot and its uniqueness. The calculation takes into account the cost of the author's work in the galleries and the result of past sales. If the auction is a rare work, the estimeyt will be noticeably higher.

To participate in the auction can be several ways: in person or through a representative. If you already know exactly what you want to buy. You can leave a reserve, that is, to apply for a certain bid before the start of the auction.

The most common way to participate in an auction is to bid in the hall. The lively atmosphere brings its share of excitement. You can also bid by phone and online, but you will have to provide proof of ability to pay when you register.

Also, do not forget about the commission. The auction house commission ranges from 7 to 25%, and in some cases there are royalties to the artist.

Payment of the won lot is made either on the spot, or within a week after the end of trading.

Many collectors prefer to buy art by participating in an auction because during the auction the value is open and the results will be published, which is a definite plus and can help in reselling.

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2023-02-10 18:43:40 Books on developing an
artist's career
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In Russian, there are almost
there are almost no worthy books
on the self-promotion of the creative professions. However, there is already a whole niche for art literature in English. I decided to share with you some of the finds.

•Art/Work: now to be a successful artist

One of the few books found in Russian for artists. In it you can find a lot of useful tips about everything: looking for a gallery and applying for a grant, choosing a residency program and drawing up documents, packaging your work and arranging it in space.

•Magic of selling art

How to learn how to sell absolutely any art. Techniques, descriptions and examples of sales. Suitable not only for those who want to sell their work, but also for those who want to become an art dealer in the future.
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•Real artists don't starve

Real artists don't starve. Who doesn't agree, you should definitely read this book! Here you can find everything about what "artistic temperament" is and how it affects an artist's success.
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•Selling art online

Where, how and why to sell art online. Not just in online galleries, but find many other options. This book reveals some of the most effective selling techniques for artists.
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•Art inc

A practical guide on how to build a career as an artist and anyone who self-identifies as an artist. The book is built on advice from successful professionals in the art world like Nikki McClure, Mark Herld, Paula Scher and many others.

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2023-02-09 22:13:12 AI identified the author of the painting "Tondo de Bresi"

Researchers from the University of Nottingham and the University of Bradford used facial recognition technology to identify the author of the painting known as Tondo de Bresi. The author of the painting was very likely Raphael.

Scientists have developed a face recognition system that, with the help of artificial intelligence, can identify patterns in images and videos with a much higher level of accuracy than the human eye. The experiment revealed similarities between the Madonna's face and the infant in Tondo de Bresi and Raphael's Sistine Madonna. An analysis of the digital images and a comparison of the figures in both works showed that the Madonnas' facial features were 97% similar, while the child's facial features were 86% similar.

These figures indicate a
"a very high statistical probability that the works belong to the same author.

Artificial intelligence used to determine the authorship of paintings can bring new discoveries for the art world, but it can also cause a number of manipulations in the art market. Открыть/Комментировать

2023-02-09 17:29:41 Only the young can be artists
or ageism in art

If you're an artist and you're a little over the age of 35, then take it for granted that there aren't many opportunities. Yes, yes! That's not a big headline right now, but the awful truth that everyone can relate to.

Most grant programs, residencies, competitions, yes, even galleries, are waiting for young, promising
and talented artists "ready to conquer the world."

It is assumed that after 35 years, the artist has such a successful career that no help is needed. Why exactly 35, 40 years old! Why would anyone sit down and decide that they don't need artists over 40?

Imagine going to art school in your 40s and then finding that you couldn't qualify for anything because everything was aimed at younger artists? Or was the talent to be discerned at age five and now it's too late? Sometimes the word "young" can be inserted without any real figure-"we're looking for young artists" or "we want to support young artists." But at what point do you stop being young?

Or if you apply for something that clearly says you have to be under 40, and they liked your work, but when it turns out you're over 40-what happens? Ageism is a real problem in the art world, but it, like many things, is "not talked about."

Supporting the "young" is a strategic step for any institution: a gallery, a foundation, a residence. After all, the younger you are, the more: energy, motivation, imagination, and agree there is less of a stop-factor for any adventures. It is more profitable to invest in "young", but "will serve" longer. However, in fact, this is not always the case.

One thing I can say with confidence: buyers of art important work, not your number in the passport, you can and should start at any age, the main thing to believe in yourself and your work, even in spite of the lack of support. Открыть/Комментировать

2023-02-08 22:24:11 Открыть/Комментировать