I read about this, and felt the same way I always feel when I read about the amount of money people pay for these non real art pieces. IMO, it’s uber wealthy people trying to draw yet more attention to themselves, instead of giving their money, time and effort to people who don’t have the time to even read about such ridiculous things because they’re working three jobs.
I understand it’s symbolic, but let’s give reality a place at the table.
I prefer art like what you said about Cobain; ones that are meaningful but aren’t sold for astronomical prices.
Making art is an act of creation. It often involves organic carbon based molecules in complex arrangements that will be metabolized or burnt up to help the art come to be.
I think of the energy that goes into the casting and performance of a play, ballet, or a concert. What is in the mind of the creator and the mind of one who views the painting, attends the play, ballet, or concert?
Have you ever joined in singing at a live concert? Where does the art begin and the participation of the audience begin?
It’s a symbolic statement when the Korean student said he ate the banana because he was hungry. Perhaps we are all hungry for something when we partake of art. What is the cost that is worth paying to assuage one’s hunger.
Not exactly Het Melkmeisje, which is my favorite piece of art.
I love Vermeer's allegorical work. Allegorie op de schilderkunst is a masterpiece too.
I read about this, and felt the same way I always feel when I read about the amount of money people pay for these non real art pieces. IMO, it’s uber wealthy people trying to draw yet more attention to themselves, instead of giving their money, time and effort to people who don’t have the time to even read about such ridiculous things because they’re working three jobs.
I understand it’s symbolic, but let’s give reality a place at the table.
I prefer art like what you said about Cobain; ones that are meaningful but aren’t sold for astronomical prices.
My sentiment 100%.
When I read about $100,000 pick up trucks, it hurts my head.
Too many people with too much money and not enough common sense.
This is why houses that are little more than shacks sell for north of a million dollars.
Making art is an act of creation. It often involves organic carbon based molecules in complex arrangements that will be metabolized or burnt up to help the art come to be.
I think of the energy that goes into the casting and performance of a play, ballet, or a concert. What is in the mind of the creator and the mind of one who views the painting, attends the play, ballet, or concert?
Have you ever joined in singing at a live concert? Where does the art begin and the participation of the audience begin?
It’s a symbolic statement when the Korean student said he ate the banana because he was hungry. Perhaps we are all hungry for something when we partake of art. What is the cost that is worth paying to assuage one’s hunger.
Thought provoking story🌹