William Kahn Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 "Art Or Not" is the headline of a current Slate article on MSNBC. It's about an experimental photography exhibit in Brooklyn, NY, intended to test a theory that a large, diverse group of people can often make better decisions about art than can art experts. It's an interesting read, and some interesting images as well. Enjoy...... <A HREF="http://www.slate.com/id/2195378/slideshow/2195404/fs/0//entry/2195405/">(Link)</A> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherinevankempen Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Very interesting. It makes me wonder ... would I rather be applauded by the masses or by the critics? Which is more important? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_beisigl Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 If it were me, I would rather be applauded by the masses, not the so called critics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakon_soreide Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I think I'd first of all want to be applauded by myself. As in any creative pursuit, to do it for what you get out of it on a personal level should be the main thing. Driving oneself to excel, learning new things with passion, and simply spending time (and money) doing something that you enjoy immensely. <p>Any other applause, whether it be from the masses, from critics, or even from both, is a mere added bonus. <p> <b><font color="red">[urls in signature removed. Violation of Photo.net policy]</font></b> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yog_sothoth Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Applause by paying customers is always good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 While it's a bit facile to apply the polarizing political rhetoric concerning consensus and democracy to art criticism, it's still interesting and valid within a limited context to see such diverse views. I'm often more interested in the opinions of a single individual than any group or "expert." Being an unapologetic narcissist, I'm far more interested in my own opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstubbs Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Applause of the masses? Have total strangers give me the clap? No thanks. ;~( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_weber1 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Can a large, diverse group of people can often make better decisions about art than can art experts? NO. The unwashed masses are more interested in titilation and imediate gratification. That's why images of semi-nude young people get rated so highly in this and other photography websites. I just did a brief search of "top rated photos" on this site and here's a sample of what I found - http://www.photo.net/photo/7574535 . Sorry, I don't see the art in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy_Photography Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Love you Lex! Art is relative to the person making and viewing it. What brings me joy may not bring you the same elation. I have to admit, I skip over the "abstract" and "digital alterations" photos because I don't understand and can't relate to them. Sort of like reading the "New Yorker"--I don't get it. If both the critics and the masses agree, then it must be art. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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