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Found this post on the Glasstire boards and thought I would get it going here. Seems like it could be a trite question but I dont think so.
"As part of my PhD research I am currently investigating how artworks endure in the minds of viewers after their reception in a gallery (or in public space). I ask: Is art effective in a sustained way? Perhaps you like to share your views on this: Did an artwork ever make you DO (e.g. invent, buy, book, build, treat, protest against...) or rethink anything?
Looking forward to your comments!
Joerg, Visual Arts PhD student; Berlin/London (more: www.jozwiak.org)"
"As part of my PhD research I am currently investigating how artworks endure in the minds of viewers after their reception in a gallery (or in public space). I ask: Is art effective in a sustained way? Perhaps you like to share your views on this: Did an artwork ever make you DO (e.g. invent, buy, book, build, treat, protest against...) or rethink anything?
Looking forward to your comments!
Joerg, Visual Arts PhD student; Berlin/London (more: www.jozwiak.org)"
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Permalink Reply by Marie Weichman on
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For the most part, any show that sticks to the status quo routine in both presentation and artwork does not stay with me for long. Having said that, any work that is made with considerable skill and attention to detail, regardless of how traditional, has my respect and a better chance of becoming memorable for me. If the work moves me emotionally, I usually think about it for days if not longer. I talk about it to my students. And sometimes I revisit the work. So, "is art effective in a sustained way?"..... for me, yes - if it is solid and communicates a purpose bigger than being an admirable object it will follow me for a while.
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"In my opinion the affects of a good work change individuals, the affects of a great work change the masses." ....well said!!! Hmmmm, I'm thinkin' bumper sticker or t-shirt? T-shirt, I think.
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Permalink Reply by Alex Harrah on -
ART IS FOOD FOR THE SOUL (BUMPER STICKER) LOL
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Permalink Reply by Mike Kelly on -
Alex, I had written to you a few months ago and had gotten no reply. My name is Mike Kelly from West Haven connecticut and Tommy Massimin is my first cousin. I have been trying to get in touch with him to no avail. Could you please contact him and ask him to email me at ctguy1955@yahoo.com and on Livevideo.com/ctguy1955 in channels section I have some pictures he would like to see of past relatives.
Thanks Alex
Mike Kelly 860-712-4870
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