Thursday, May 21, 2009

Monroe Journal's "Promises and Perils of the Art Industry"

A cool article with mention of Richard Florida.

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  1. Julie CivielloMay 26, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    "And this is where the problem gets really interesting. There are some aspects of the art industry that simply don't allow for major productivity improvements-for example, only four people make up a string quartet. So productivity in the arts, in some ways, is still at levels it was at two hundred years ago. There are a few different theories about this-with names like disease-cost and superstar. But the truth of the matter is that only a few artists are paid highly for their wok, and the rest are not because they are willing to work without getting paid. Artists love their work, and money is not the reason they work, so savvy dealers, managers, and consumers who realize the true value of art for the artists can often take advantage and pay a lower price.
    At the conclusion of the discussion, the issue was still confused, however many ideas to improve education/support or find other constructions of the art industry like amateur artists rather than
    professionals, intrigued the audience. " Kensok

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