stirrings
or something like that, as always, in no particular order.
How do you fix something when you have no real awareness and understanding of what’s broken?
I have been flipping through this fabulously amusing little publication from paper monument titled I like your work: art and etiquette. A series of questions about manners in the art world directed at artists, curators and collectors.
I like the thought process behind the book-
The art world is now both socially professional and professionally social. Curators visit artists’ studios; collectors, dealers, and journalists assemble for a reception and reconvene later for dinner; everyone goes to parties. We exchange introductions and small talk; art is bought and sold; careers (and friendships) brighten or fade. In each situation, certain behaviors are expected while others are silently discouraged. Sometimes, what’s appropriate in the real world would be catastrophic in the art world, and vice versa.What is the place of etiquette in art? How do social mores establish our communities, mediate our critical discussions, and frame our experience of art? If we were to transcribe these unspoken laws, what would they look like? What happens when the rules are broken?
The questions are somewhat ridiculous and also in a way relevant, and the answers are that too. It makes for a great tube reading.
So, to keep today all kinds of fun, amusing, and ridiculous (because why not) here’s a question from the book for you -
what customs or mannerisms are particular to the art world? send me your answers!
Always find myself drawn to and inspired by fruit/grocery shops in every city visit. Here are a few seen in madrid on my recent visit to the city-
I am going to leave you with a little glimpse of colour, chaos, beauty, movement, and all the emotions that i got to experience when I saw Pina Bausch’s Neklen at the sadler wells recently.
the set was made up of 7000 silk carnations and it was just a real visual treat to experience the dancers moving through the stage in their gorgeous dresses.
On that note, i wish you a gorgeous Saturday!
until next one
asha x