It puts "Art" in perspective. If the "real" thing cannot be differentiated from the fake does it matter? Recent Tate wonders have shown that artists are extracting the urine. And the latest farce is the appearance of Non Fungible Tokens. We are in Goon land now. Can this stuff be bought with a painting of a block of gold? Or even a jpeg file of a picture of the painting of the block of gold.
Absolutely spellbinding. Partly what Doonhamer said, as it raises all sorts of questions about art and value. But also because he is just such an appealing character. A genuinely interesting life, and the opportunities for such characters are fading fast.
Doonhamer - I agree, we are in Goon land and a painting of a block of gold should be enough to buy any work of art. A painting of two blocks of gold for a really fine piece.
Sam - yes, the opportunities for such characters are fading fast and it's sad.
This brings to mind the case of Tom Keating who also grew up in poverty in Honour Oak, though he wasn't as good as this man. I too have 'copied' antique works of art on original materials when I was a restorer of works of art on paper which, in such capacity, I had far more knowledge of and access to, materials and techniques than these two. I copied Turner seascapes for example and like him had a natural feeling and ability for painting. Unlike them though, I'm not dishonest and not from a poverty stricken background. Don't have too much sympathy with them, there are always more honest ways of employing your talents how ever poor you are. Like my neighbour Barrington Bramley, I could make a living in other, honest ways, BB must be one of the World's great copyists.
Tammly - interesting, I'd never heard of Barrington Bramley. Perhaps forgers, especially those from a poor background, enjoy faking their way into the art world because that's the only way they would ever savour the kudos of it.
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It puts "Art" in perspective.
If the "real" thing cannot be differentiated from the fake does it matter?
Recent Tate wonders have shown that artists are extracting the urine.
And the latest farce is the appearance of Non Fungible Tokens.
We are in Goon land now. Can this stuff be bought with a painting of a block of gold?
Or even a jpeg file of a picture of the painting of the block of gold.
Absolutely spellbinding. Partly what Doonhamer said, as it raises all sorts of questions about art and value. But also because he is just such an appealing character. A genuinely interesting life, and the opportunities for such characters are fading fast.
Doonhamer - I agree, we are in Goon land and a painting of a block of gold should be enough to buy any work of art. A painting of two blocks of gold for a really fine piece.
Sam - yes, the opportunities for such characters are fading fast and it's sad.
This brings to mind the case of Tom Keating who also grew up in poverty in Honour Oak, though he wasn't as good as this man. I too have 'copied' antique works of art on original materials when I was a restorer of works of art on paper which, in such capacity, I had far more knowledge of and access to, materials and techniques than these two. I copied Turner seascapes for example and like him had a natural feeling and ability for painting. Unlike them though, I'm not dishonest and not from a poverty stricken background. Don't have too much sympathy with them, there are always more honest ways of employing your talents how ever poor you are. Like my neighbour Barrington Bramley, I could make a living in other, honest ways, BB must be one of the World's great copyists.
Tammly - interesting, I'd never heard of Barrington Bramley. Perhaps forgers, especially those from a poor background, enjoy faking their way into the art world because that's the only way they would ever savour the kudos of it.
There's a lot of truth in that. Barington Bramley has a big presence on the internet.
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