Thursday, October 20, 2005


Heritage Speculation

4 comments:

J C said...

When asked what his priorities were, Mayer said he was a 'heritage speculator'. I thought that was interesting, someone who attempts to predict what will be important for the future of art. Zeke suggested it was 'insider trading', is this not also trend analysis? Attempting to figure out what's important to the people who visit contemporary art galleries.
Some motorcycle show came up in conversation, a ploy where the museum was trying to get lots of people in to see art, and the draw was motorcycles. Appealing to the unwashed masses(what a horrible term) isn't what Mr.Mayer is into.

Quitmoanez said...

I would also call it insider trading, but true art nonetheless always rises, I think.

And hey, aren't you an 'opportunities coordinator'?

You prairie enthusiast you.

:)

CaptainGoldStar said...

hey didnt you guys know that art was dead?

J C said...

no no , painting is dead, and art may be slightly dead, but there is always neo-art