Monday Morning Art School: how to hang an art show
“Do you have any blog posts on how to hang an art show?” my correspondent asked. “One of my students has her first solo show coming up…”
If all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you, too?
“If all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you, too?” is a famous parental question. Well, duh. Yes, obviously.
Forgery, plagiarism, and transformative use: the money machine of art
Transformative use is judged on a case-by-case basis, which is why famous artists like Jeff Koons keep stealing from less-well-known ones. They can better afford protracted legal cases.
Monday Morning Art School: Painter’s Block
Sometimes the only way to overcome painter’s block is to keep painting, even if you’re not in the mood.
Coping with bad press
There’s a common misconception that knowing the juror improves your odds for a show. I’ve found the reverse to be true. Knowing the juror often ends up being a liability, since your friends bend over backwards to avoid the appearance of impropriety.