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Originally Posted by Incognitas
But it's a bit much to expect someone to have a talent and not profit by it...I mean you could say it about anyone really.What about people who take to a sport and become good at it and play for the sheer love of it..Then someone wants them to play for them professionally..would you consider that selling out?
Sometimes I think we are a bit too 'precious' about art.Frankly much as I love doing art for arts sake IF someone wanted to buy anything of mine I'd sell it in a heartbeat.  |
Agree with you about being too precious about art. I don't particularly think the fact he's an artist makes any difference at all. It all depends on what type of statement he was making with his art. As I don't know too much about his work it is difficult for me too say, but if, for instance, his work took an anti-capitalist/establishment stance then you can see where the claims are coming from. I suppose also that supporters are worried that his work may lose its edge, in the same way that a young, more radical politician may soften their stance and supposed beliefs when they rise the ranks.
He may of course be taking the **** out of people with more money than sense, and if that is the case good luck to him. Interesting that Bristol Council have decided to keep his work. Wonder what came first? The Brad/Angelina sale or Bristol's decision?