tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post169896376870325873..comments2023-11-22T01:09:46.040-08:00Comments on myartspace>blog: Art + Politics = PressBrian Skibahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03707398699208090454noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-42419962455732956072008-12-29T09:44:00.000-08:002008-12-29T09:44:00.000-08:00So-called street artists like Shepard Fairey are t...So-called street artists like Shepard Fairey are tools of the power mongers in the US. His media driven art is nothing more than a bourgeoisie-sponsored rebellion. Honest rebellion does not involve lining pockets with wealth. Shepard Fairey is the lap dog of a President to be who is already proving himself to be a liar like Bush. He is smart though because he is already speaking out against ObamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-2198913340124158912008-12-25T06:25:00.000-08:002008-12-25T06:25:00.000-08:00Joseph, Thanks for your kind words. I think Obama ...Joseph, <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your kind words. I think Obama is probably aware. My understanding is that he is addicted to the internet so I'm certain he has Googled Shepard at one point or the other. Yes, I do like the fact that he is pro arts. I suppose when it comes down to the line it is up to all of us to protect the rights of artists. For some copyright is not an issue, but for me it is Balhatainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812426376810899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-74629784421082024772008-12-24T15:31:00.000-08:002008-12-24T15:31:00.000-08:00Thanks for the clarification, Brian.Of course you ...Thanks for the clarification, Brian.<BR/><BR/>Of course you have the right to write about whatever you like, that's not for any of us to decide. But some of us are loyal readers that care about and genuinely appreciate this blog, and we just want to offer an opinion regarding the direction not just this blog, but the discourse in general should take.<BR/><BR/>I would agree with you that the josephbolstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796591052070043234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-46262390208524402682008-12-24T09:47:00.000-08:002008-12-24T09:47:00.000-08:00Fairey is a non issue Brian, no one knows him or c...Fairey is a non issue Brian, no one knows him or cares outside of the art world, and he really is just a designer, well, shouldnt say that as my wife is one, but much better. Just not a populist one. <BR/><BR/>And yes, you can stop talking about Hirst and Emin, make it a New Years resolution to start focusing on art that matters, not that there is alot of that at the moment, but will become a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-17326122294114652062008-12-24T07:52:00.000-08:002008-12-24T07:52:00.000-08:00Joseph,There are over 700 entries on the Myartspac...Joseph,<BR/><BR/>There are over 700 entries on the Myartspace Blog. Of that only a few mention Shepard Fairey. I write about all kinds of issues. Should I stop mentioning Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin as well?<BR/><BR/>Art law and copyright is an interesting topic that more artists need to be aware of. That is why I did a series on this blog about art law issue. If anything, Shepard Fairey is an Balhatainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812426376810899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-60712279059787785552008-12-24T07:37:00.000-08:002008-12-24T07:37:00.000-08:00"Do you have any personal beef with this guy or so..."Do you have any personal beef with this guy or something?"<BR/><BR/>No. I'm annoyed by the mainstream media because they are not covering every angle that they should concerning Shepard Fairey's story. It does not help that he dodges questions about it with the same tired replies.<BR/><BR/>At the same time, I'm annoyed by anyone who does not give credit where credit is do. It is an issue of factBalhatainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812426376810899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-65997725414468134402008-12-24T06:16:00.000-08:002008-12-24T06:16:00.000-08:00I have to second that last comment -- why bring Sh...I have to second that last comment -- why bring Shepard Fairey into this? Not to be too harsh, but it seems like Fairey comes up every other post around here. I'm not defending him, I just get tired of hearing about him. I'd rather hear about somebody doing something interesting and amazing than hear about his copyright infringements for the fifth time.<BR/><BR/>Furthermore, insinuating that josephbolstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796591052070043234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-82812747896259726342008-12-22T11:33:00.000-08:002008-12-22T11:33:00.000-08:00Wow. You really seem to have it out for Shepard Fa...Wow. You really seem to have it out for Shepard Fairey. Believe me, I'm not a fan of his by any stretch...but so much vitriol for one douchebag former street artist...seems a little harsh. Do you have any personal beef with this guy or something? <BR/><BR/>As far as this Bruce Elliott cat is concerned, his paintings aren't nearly as awful as some of the other shit that passes for art that has Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-70439666113478804592008-12-21T09:15:00.000-08:002008-12-21T09:15:00.000-08:00I did a political caricature when the Blairs came ...I did a political caricature when the Blairs came out with thier "I'm Churchill" comments<BR/>had cherry blowing him off while he was asking her to call him "churchill"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-90475328554275949422008-12-20T23:37:00.000-08:002008-12-20T23:37:00.000-08:00The problem is, the art world brought this upon it...The problem is, the art world brought this upon itself. Its not the fault of media or regular folks who just want someting taht inspire one to live life intensely. True arts real aim. <BR/><BR/>Ar academies claim anything can be art, its in the eye of the beholder, and so wala! Naked politicians! Why not this, why is pickled critters, weird installations, sily projects more ar than this? At leastAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-47579680588248821562008-12-20T17:20:00.000-08:002008-12-20T17:20:00.000-08:00Kelly, I agree with you. That is why I say that th...Kelly, I agree with you. That is why I say that the media is doing a disservice by reporting on art like this. His last painting was covered on major news networks as well. Unfortunately, some people think that if a work of art has big coverage it is 'good' art. Art appreciation in the US is not what it should be.Balhatainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812426376810899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-82702360357500249232008-12-20T17:09:00.000-08:002008-12-20T17:09:00.000-08:00Haha? Really? What Bruce Elliot is turning out is ...Haha? Really? What Bruce Elliot is turning out is neither shocking nor tasteful, or even aesthetically good. As Americans and Artists, we have the freedom to put out there whatever we want, the hard part is actually producing something good. Elliot is clearly just catering to the mainstream media. Anyone who has seriously thought about what the media "reports" about knows this was no Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-25228140439915685692008-12-20T16:44:00.000-08:002008-12-20T16:44:00.000-08:00I don't remember that painting, but is there any c...I don't remember that painting, but is there any chance anyone could point me in the direction of where I could find it?Andrew Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341991420435199886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-9655239301514824422008-12-20T12:30:00.000-08:002008-12-20T12:30:00.000-08:00Turnabout is fair play(haha). Had complaints befor...Turnabout is fair play(haha). Had complaints before about women being used as sex objects, with the Palin painting. We get the other side of it now(haha)<BR/><BR/>And no way in hell is Fairey a player in politics, no one knows who he is or gives a damn except jealous artist types. Who cares? He is a graphic artist, not a creative artist, and if breaking copyrights then should be made to pay, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-51490946846306868832008-12-20T10:06:00.000-08:002008-12-20T10:06:00.000-08:00Back in art school I heard a teacher say that he k...Back in art school I heard a teacher say that he knew how to get famous, he knew how to get rich, and he knew how to get good, but the three had nothing to do with each other. At any rate, Elliot is demonstrating how you get famous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-64503211395117243732008-12-20T07:07:00.000-08:002008-12-20T07:07:00.000-08:00The Blago painting has a good start compared to hi...The Blago painting has a good start compared to his Palin painting. I guess that is your point though. He is getting exposure for work that is not finished just because it features a corrupt politician. The political surge of art will die down once people get burned out on it. Once people decide who are the best guys like Bruce will move on to the next fad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-38788797450432413082008-12-20T06:03:00.000-08:002008-12-20T06:03:00.000-08:00With Bush leaving office it will be rough for anyo...With Bush leaving office it will be rough for anyone who is a political artist. These kids have based most of their career on attacking Bush. Soon Bush will be irrelevant as a point of discussion visually. Everyone is starting to focus on Obama. All of the Obama inspired art at Art Basel sold. It makes sense that they have all latched on to Obama in a positive way. Making anti-Obama art would notAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-72533472887855488862008-12-20T05:57:00.000-08:002008-12-20T05:57:00.000-08:00I don't think you are being as hard as you could b...I don't think you are being as hard as you could be on the issue. I don't agree with all of your opinions but I do agree that the media is pushing some really shoddy art onto the public. There is a lack of reporting about these artists. Obama's people and the media found out every little detail of Joe the Plumber's life within 24 hours but they failed to mention much about Shepard the Artist. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com