While I appreciate the idea of seeking hidden gems - artists unknown/less known - I wish the conversation for artists would shift from "...You’ll be able to find hidden talents who can produce better art AT A BETTER PRICE than the more established names." as the author has stated, and more to "you will be able to find hidden talents and be the one who discovers and appreciates their art without just safely following those with more established names. " All artists deserve to be compensated fairly. In fact, as one artists I know shared with his patrons when asked for a discount - "when you go to a fine dinner and enjoy the experience, what do you do? Tip of course - perhaps instead of asking for a discount, consider what the tip should be." Love this column, to be clear.
To be clear, this isn't saying that you shouldn't pay artists fairly. The point about the "better price" is more suggesting that the most popular artists online are overpriced, and that you can find superior quality at a fairer rate elsewhere.
What a pretentious dogbone for your "art enthusiast" audience. Art is what the viewer appreciates, whether that is one or millions. Start with an introspective dig into what, if anything, you take from experiencing art. Follow your truth, and the destination will feel "great" for you and the work that speaks to you. Don't kid yourself that there are shortcuts to gaining depth. You must unearth your own bones.
A wonderful and hopeful article—thank you very much! Hopeful because it reminds us that there are many great artists who do not find their motivation in provoking, challenging taboos, or subverting tradition, but who believe that it is still worthwhile to strive for beauty. (A belief that, of course, the jet set might perceive as provocative and a breach of taboos).
I also had the opportunity to visit Florence for the first time this past April, which is why your article made me feel particularly nostalgic—even though I mostly stuck to following in the footsteps of the great artists of the past, unaware that there was such a wonderful and vibrant painting studio just five minutes away from the cathedral.
So happy someone is talking about this! A lot of the time we often view 'great art' as something that we've been told is good, rather than something in conversation with us now. And you're right, if it speaks to you, buy it or admire it! Cannot wait to see the rest of the instalments.
Wow! I wish there was a way to program which Substacks appear at the tope of the subscriptions box on the home page. I really love your work, but at the moment I only spot your newsletters if I happen to be trawling through my emails. I really need to trim my Substack subscriptions. I have 444 unpaid subscriptions currently.
It was truly wonderful to welcome you to my Florentine studio and explore Siena together with you. Thank you all!
Thank YOU! 🙌
While I appreciate the idea of seeking hidden gems - artists unknown/less known - I wish the conversation for artists would shift from "...You’ll be able to find hidden talents who can produce better art AT A BETTER PRICE than the more established names." as the author has stated, and more to "you will be able to find hidden talents and be the one who discovers and appreciates their art without just safely following those with more established names. " All artists deserve to be compensated fairly. In fact, as one artists I know shared with his patrons when asked for a discount - "when you go to a fine dinner and enjoy the experience, what do you do? Tip of course - perhaps instead of asking for a discount, consider what the tip should be." Love this column, to be clear.
To be clear, this isn't saying that you shouldn't pay artists fairly. The point about the "better price" is more suggesting that the most popular artists online are overpriced, and that you can find superior quality at a fairer rate elsewhere.
Inspiration to go to Tuscany again! Thank you.
What a pretentious dogbone for your "art enthusiast" audience. Art is what the viewer appreciates, whether that is one or millions. Start with an introspective dig into what, if anything, you take from experiencing art. Follow your truth, and the destination will feel "great" for you and the work that speaks to you. Don't kid yourself that there are shortcuts to gaining depth. You must unearth your own bones.
I love the picture of the Hymnals in the Duomo di Siena.
A wonderful and hopeful article—thank you very much! Hopeful because it reminds us that there are many great artists who do not find their motivation in provoking, challenging taboos, or subverting tradition, but who believe that it is still worthwhile to strive for beauty. (A belief that, of course, the jet set might perceive as provocative and a breach of taboos).
I also had the opportunity to visit Florence for the first time this past April, which is why your article made me feel particularly nostalgic—even though I mostly stuck to following in the footsteps of the great artists of the past, unaware that there was such a wonderful and vibrant painting studio just five minutes away from the cathedral.
So happy someone is talking about this! A lot of the time we often view 'great art' as something that we've been told is good, rather than something in conversation with us now. And you're right, if it speaks to you, buy it or admire it! Cannot wait to see the rest of the instalments.
Inspiring! I'll add this has given me something to think about in preparation of my 1st art pop up show I'm planning.
Wow! I wish there was a way to program which Substacks appear at the tope of the subscriptions box on the home page. I really love your work, but at the moment I only spot your newsletters if I happen to be trawling through my emails. I really need to trim my Substack subscriptions. I have 444 unpaid subscriptions currently.