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General Art Discussion / Re: 1st open studio: Recap & Lessons learned

« on: August 19, 2013, 12:30:25 PM »

This is great.  Not the sparse attendance, but describing your experience. I think it's tough for a non-established artist to attract interest for an open studio.  Are you in an area where there are other studios?  Because organized art-walks and open studios with multiple studios and galleries will attract more attention. If you're an isolated studio not located in a high foot traffic area, you're in for an uphill battle. The open studio may not be something that's going to work for you--at least for a while.  Everyone gets a million fb invitations, I barely look at them anymore--maybe roll up the sleeves and personally invite people.  How about turning the next one into a party?--so it's less of an obligation and more inviting?  Don't get discouraged.

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General Art Discussion / Re: Anyone notice the recent victory Richard Prince and Appropriation Art?

« on: May 10, 2013, 03:23:44 PM »

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Now we've heard from the over 40 generation (otherwise known as "the past"), anyone on artdc under 30 who is willing to represent "the future"?

Ageism is just as quaint as racism.

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General Art Discussion / Re: Anyone notice the recent victory Richard Prince and Appropriation Art?

« on: May 08, 2013, 03:51:16 PM »

I'd take it to the Supremes if possible. Patrick Cariou's only problem is not being able to afford intellectual property justice--maybe he can become a cell phone manufacturer. Humankind will always be full of people living off the work of others, but apparently Prince (and others) have been granted a license to steal.  Better keep your work locked up, lest the Shepard Fairies steal it while you sleep.

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General Art Discussion / Re: Anyone notice the recent victory Richard Prince and Appropriation Art?

« on: May 08, 2013, 12:20:33 PM »

That is an awesome homage.  I'd like to "appropriate" some of Prince's possessions and bank account for a piece I call "Financial Abstraction/Contraction" as part of my material wealth transference series.

Not to put too fine a point on it, Prince is a hack and a thief.  Hopefully, this case will be appealed and overturned again.

This is my remix, titled "I Know No Prince".   I posted it to Richard Prince's facebook page.  I think I changed it by more than 50% by literally removing 50% of it and inverting the "original" image.  I had to vent somehow other than shouting into the void. 

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Re: “Chew It Up!” Reception 3/9/13

« on: March 05, 2013, 09:11:44 PM »

I was in a bit of a daze when I stopped by to install, but it looks like there's some very cool work in this show.  Grayson's collage/painting was epic--how big is that piece?  Just by itself, it's worth the trip.  I love to see DC artists doing crazy big art pieces.  Definitely an interesting mix of artists and some strong sculpture work was out when I was there.  Looking forward to returning to see everything. 

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Photo Discussion / Re: Foto Thread

« on: February 21, 2013, 03:36:34 PM »

One of my latest images.

Very nice--I like this.  Is it a digital composite or is there an analog process at work?  Speaking of Jerry Uelsman--all of you should go to the Faking It: Manipulated Photography before Photoshop exhibition at the NGA.  http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/faking.shtm  It includes several Uelsman images and a lot of interesting work.  I saw it up at the Met and again this past weekend at the NGA (just opened). 

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General Art Discussion / Re: The Metropolitan gets greedy

« on: January 28, 2013, 05:13:39 PM »

I don't know that the Met pays any rent.  I think the city lets them use the Central Park property under certain terms--including not requiring any admission.

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General Art Discussion / Re: The Metropolitan gets greedy

« on: January 28, 2013, 04:39:50 PM »

I'm used to paying for museums outside of DC--not really a shock to me, but if you're breaking new ground, it should be justified.  The Met has no business asking for more money. I think they just matched the price increase to $25 at MOMA.  I skipped MOMA this visit--not keen on $25 + pushy crowds + no big shows.  These costs make it hard on people scraping by and families--art museums shouldn't be an elite activity.

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General Art Discussion / The Metropolitan gets greedy

« on: January 28, 2013, 03:54:02 PM »

I was in NYC a few weeks ago, and decided to make one of my regular visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  I went online to look up some details (current exhibitions, etc.) and discovered that they raised the (suggested) admission fee to $25.  That seemed high to me--as in I've never paid that much at any museum.  It's one of the world's great museums, maybe they're in financial straits--so I did some research.

Ahhh, no. The Met is on city land (Central Park) and gets millions of dollars from NYC--and they can't legally have a compulsory admission fee.  Looking further--they have an endowment of between 2-3 *billion* dollars. So why raise the "suggested" admission fee to $25?  That really made me mad--they have a ton of money, but they want more--mostly from people that don't understand the admission price is suggested.  For the first time, I paid less than the suggested fee--and happily handed over $5 for my ticket.  Maybe they should raise the suggested admission to $100?

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Photo Discussion / Re: What’s in your bag.

« on: January 28, 2013, 02:13:55 PM »

Barry, can't wait to see some of your recently processed stuff!

Rhett--me too!  The power supply for my enlarger recently went south and took some of the head wiring with it.  I'm back up and running as of this weekend and started some printing last night.  I'll have to post some work.

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Photo Discussion / Re: What’s in your bag.

« on: January 28, 2013, 01:55:49 PM »

1840's style

What a difference 5 or 6 years make.  Since 2007, I've shifted my focus (ha) to large format. Favorites are an 8x10 Deardorff V8, 8x10 Kodak 2D, and Chamonix 45n.  I'm planning on restoring an 11x14 Empire State, but can't forget my 11x14 Century 8A Studio camera (have yet to find a good bag for it). I'm trying hard not to get any more cameras, but couldn't resist a Bermpohl Fotomeister 4x5 camera I recently found.  Made by a famous cabinet and camera maker in Berlin--the construction is amazing and it's beautifully designed--a work of art from 1951.  I occasionally buy century-old wood and brass field cameras, repair them, and send them on their way.

I still shoot a lot of medium format when I travel.  Lately, it's been a Rapid Omega 100 with a couple of lenses--heavy, ugly, cheap, but great optics and bomb-proof.  I also like Mamiya C33's--no plastic whatsoever (sorry shoulder!) and built when the Japanese camera industry was hitting its stride.  It's a system TLR with lot's of fine lenses and accessory options.  In the interregnum between threads, I sold my GSW690II and re-bought it as a GSW690III--thought I didn't need it, but missed it and got another.  My stack of recent proof sheets filled with 6x9 negs attests to the foolishness of my first decision and the wisdom of my second.

Decided I was through with 35mm film for good--already shot enough for a couple lifetimes--and have to draw the line somewhere. When I get too feeble to hump a Minolta Autocord, I'll just hang it up--no need to go back to 35mm.

Picked up some Jobo processors--an ATL2+ (still mothballed) and a CPA-2 (in heavy use). What a great system for processing film--I've been burning through my backlog of unprocessed film like magic norse fire.

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Artomatic / Re: Artomatic 2013

« on: December 02, 2012, 10:51:17 PM »

Works for me.  Short commute, no freight elevator needed.  Need to downside a bit from 1200 artists though--say 12? 

there's still time for a second Artomatic in 2012

we'll do it at Barry's house

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Artomatic / Re: Artomatic 2013

« on: November 08, 2012, 08:08:00 PM »

Simple.  Go to artomatic.org and sign up for the email list.  You'll get news about all future Artomatic events--including information on how to register.

What is the procedure for registering some space in the next Artomatic, I would love to be apart of the event? Went last year and to the one in '10 i believe it was. But I have always been a little foggy on how to be featured. Any news would be great.

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Re: D. B. Stovall at Suburban in Kensington

« on: October 11, 2012, 05:04:05 PM »

Cool--will try to see this.  I may also have a suburb or two to trade.

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Artomatic / Re: Artomatic 2013

« on: June 28, 2012, 11:51:04 AM »

Aaack!  I'd be happy if the next full Artomatic was in 18-24 months.  And even happier if I could show my art and work 3 shifts.  But you kids should go for it! 

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AOM Archive / Re: Do you know Sal?

« on: June 25, 2012, 02:26:12 PM »

That would be Sal Ferro.  I'll PM you with his email, but he's out of town this week.

Barry

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AOM Archive / Re: Thanks, folks!

« on: June 21, 2012, 11:16:52 PM »

Thanks Greg and Terry!  It's been gratifying to hear from many of the new artists about their positive experiences. 

Barry

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AOM Archive / Re: Deinstallation Information for Artists & Proxies

« on: June 19, 2012, 08:50:47 PM »

Printing any page of the survey from your browser is fine--or just let the person checking you out know you completed it.  Thanks.

I didn't see any option to print out the survey after taking it

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AOM Archive / Re: Deinstallation Information for Artists & Proxies

« on: June 19, 2012, 03:30:15 PM »

Please don't worry about printing the survey page if you already finished it.  There's no reason to take it twice!  The Board wanted to get as much feedback as possible from the artists, so it was included as part of deinstallation.  If you don't have the printout, just let the artist staff know you already completed the survey.  No need to stress, you can successfully check out without the printout. 

The feedback from visitors and participating artists is important and helps shape the next event--so we appreciate your voluntary participation in the survey.  Thanks!

Barry

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AOM Archive / Re: Mystery of the 11th Floor Door knocker

« on: June 18, 2012, 10:51:23 AM »

When I first saw your knocker in the grid space, I thought it was really cool--but worried someone would take it.  Artomatic has its share of odd characters doing inexplicable things--that's likely as close as you'll ever get to the story of what happened. 

The brackets weren't visible, so the person had to remove the knocker from the wall first.  The only reasons that make sense would be the intent to steal it or as a random act of vandalism.  Perhaps, the thief of vandal decided to downgrade to bracket removal at the last moment.  There's something very methodical about replacing the screws--not exactly the hallmark of vandalism.  In someone's warped internal logic--it all made sense.