These are neat paintings, but why does he even bother? It kind of seems like a charade... Everyone likes money,but come on. I think his business approach to art making and building a brand of art should really devalue "his" artwork. Where's the passion in assembly-line paintings. It all just seems kind of empty to me. Not mad at you though:)
I am friends with Mark Kostabi on Facebook and it's fun the way he asks for input on his titles from all on Facebook--no other artist does that (that I know of) and, yes
Mark Kostabi is an original.
Can't find Mike Cockerl or Cockel on FB, how do you spell his name.
I do lots of arts writing (published) and am expanding that more and more.
I'm sorry and somewhat embarassed to bring this up. But it wouldn't be right if I didn't say something. ...That said, there has been a real piece of art biting you in the ass for 30 years and from what I can only assume, you don't know it. Again, sorry for bringing this up. Everyone's been so busy going to the bank, they either failed to point it out or it wasn't in their best interest.
Gagosian is about money too, but Larry puts on museum quality shows that most people agree are a real gift to the art scene. Martin Lawrence reminds me of a smaller version of Gagosian in many ways. Both have over 10 galleries in diverse luxury locations. Martin Lawrence buys and sells large quantities of many of the same artists you see at Gagosian: Warhol, Picasso, Basquiat, Hirst and Murakami. The owner of ML, David Rogath, is also is a big player at the major auctions.
Mark is a great guy with a very different idea about originality. I met him sometime in the late eighties in Reading PA when he showed at the Freedman Gallery of Albright College. Very impressive. Also enjoyed the input of Mike and Carlo.
I too, was a little put off by Kostabi's work at times. However, if a few minutes researching the interesting history he has built in 25 years and if you could see the documentary Con Artist...it will at the very least cause you to ponder the man and his technique a little more. All in all, Mr. Kalm, I appreciate these different videos and he does seem quite charming and funny.
Yawn. Never liked his stuff. I remember back in the 80s he was showing paintings in a movie theater lobby. A wise scoundrel defaced them with permanent marker. The next day new paintings were in the space with a uniformed guard standing next to the paintings during business hours. It was all very funny.
@clruane When I began the Kalm report, all those many years ago, my mission was to go beyond the standard vision of what constitutes the New York art scene. To give viewers a glance behind the curtain. Like it or not, this gallery represents a vital part of what makes up that scene. Reality is painful, enjoy.
Any artschool grad even will tell you Kostabi doesn't even rate. Youre out of touch and old skool James. Sorry pal.
3589546 2 months ago
These are neat paintings, but why does he even bother? It kind of seems like a charade... Everyone likes money,but come on. I think his business approach to art making and building a brand of art should really devalue "his" artwork. Where's the passion in assembly-line paintings. It all just seems kind of empty to me. Not mad at you though:)
justinroseart 8 months ago
thanks again for saving me the price of a plane ticket....get to attend from the comfort of my quiet western landscape...
learningsfun4us 9 months ago
Unbiased? Take that to the bank!!! LOL
wizzlewolf 9 months ago
You provide an "I was there" feeling with your gallery visits . I get to look at art and not be around all the phonies !
Thanks, Loren
heygeno1951 9 months ago
Not my cup of tea, but a nice guy and a good video.
claureic 9 months ago
I am friends with Mark Kostabi on Facebook and it's fun the way he asks for input on his titles from all on Facebook--no other artist does that (that I know of) and, yes
Mark Kostabi is an original.
Can't find Mike Cockerl or Cockel on FB, how do you spell his name.
I do lots of arts writing (published) and am expanding that more and more.
Best wishes
ArtistMRChannel 9 months ago
@ArtistMRChannel just type in Mike Cockrill, he's there on FB.
jameskalm 9 months ago
Gross.
maeiraldi 9 months ago
Dear Mr. Kostabi,
I'm sorry and somewhat embarassed to bring this up. But it wouldn't be right if I didn't say something. ...That said, there has been a real piece of art biting you in the ass for 30 years and from what I can only assume, you don't know it. Again, sorry for bringing this up. Everyone's been so busy going to the bank, they either failed to point it out or it wasn't in their best interest.
eenkjet 9 months ago
Catherine,
Gagosian is about money too, but Larry puts on museum quality shows that most people agree are a real gift to the art scene. Martin Lawrence reminds me of a smaller version of Gagosian in many ways. Both have over 10 galleries in diverse luxury locations. Martin Lawrence buys and sells large quantities of many of the same artists you see at Gagosian: Warhol, Picasso, Basquiat, Hirst and Murakami. The owner of ML, David Rogath, is also is a big player at the major auctions.
Kostabi1982 9 months ago
i like that he doesn't paint his own paintings and goes as far as to buy ideas for paintings........BUT GOD these paintings suck dick.
pues13 9 months ago
so he doesnt really paint his paintings........
Creatiopoetic 9 months ago
LOved this! Thanks so much.
evalakevideo 10 months ago
Mark is a great guy with a very different idea about originality. I met him sometime in the late eighties in Reading PA when he showed at the Freedman Gallery of Albright College. Very impressive. Also enjoyed the input of Mike and Carlo.
Great video, JK!
RonSchira 10 months ago
I too, was a little put off by Kostabi's work at times. However, if a few minutes researching the interesting history he has built in 25 years and if you could see the documentary Con Artist...it will at the very least cause you to ponder the man and his technique a little more. All in all, Mr. Kalm, I appreciate these different videos and he does seem quite charming and funny.
kali999L 10 months ago
Yawn. Never liked his stuff. I remember back in the 80s he was showing paintings in a movie theater lobby. A wise scoundrel defaced them with permanent marker. The next day new paintings were in the space with a uniformed guard standing next to the paintings during business hours. It was all very funny.
Carlo's writing is always fascinating.
purewonka 10 months ago
Wow actually those paintings are very strange. It seems like they riff off of really commercial art, but they seem much stranger.
kidluna 10 months ago
Why are you reviewing shows at this gallery? It is all about the money!!!!!
Catherine Ruane
clruane 10 months ago
@clruane When I began the Kalm report, all those many years ago, my mission was to go beyond the standard vision of what constitutes the New York art scene. To give viewers a glance behind the curtain. Like it or not, this gallery represents a vital part of what makes up that scene. Reality is painful, enjoy.
jameskalm 10 months ago