PS: By the way--I'm not sure the art of our time is as fused with capitalism as all that. I have many artist friends, and though I buy their work have never spent more than $125 on a piece of art. They work in cheap and free materials, on small scales, and consciously make art that avoids the market.
The final speculation on the future of the ATM banner reminds me of Boggs' oil paintings of currency in the 80s--sold for exactly the amount of the denomination pictured in the painting (i.e. $5.00 for a painting of a $5 bill), which he used at restaurants to pay for meals.
In this case though there is also the issue of "aura"--the banner now over the door of the Rose is an icon as well as an artwork, a sacred object to museums that will show it in fearful solidarity with its original site.
PS: By the way--I'm not sure the art of our time is as fused with capitalism as all that. I have many artist friends, and though I buy their work have never spent more than $125 on a piece of art. They work in cheap and free materials, on small scales, and consciously make art that avoids the market.
minisculio 3 years ago
The final speculation on the future of the ATM banner reminds me of Boggs' oil paintings of currency in the 80s--sold for exactly the amount of the denomination pictured in the painting (i.e. $5.00 for a painting of a $5 bill), which he used at restaurants to pay for meals.
In this case though there is also the issue of "aura"--the banner now over the door of the Rose is an icon as well as an artwork, a sacred object to museums that will show it in fearful solidarity with its original site.
minisculio 3 years ago