Archive for December, 2009

Algorithms for the end of art

It all started with trying to identify a painting with nested green squares.

Joseph AlbersWe had a strong feeling that the painter’s name started with an A.

A few Google searches later, we found it. But the image led us to this great website out of Amsterdam.

“The Institute of Artificial Art.”

Enjoy.

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And more about money

“…Never has the American art world functioned so efficiently as a full-service marketing industry on the corporate model…” [full text here]
Hirst: Golden Calf
From February of 2009, but still relevant none the less. Worth a read.

The last paragraph in particular might even give one hope.

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Universal Patronage Project

Appeal #2Sent email appeal #2 today. So far, we’ve had about a 7% response rate. We’ll see how this one goes. Click to see all the latest…

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Distinctions in digital

socialmediaweb2A nice, simple schematic for students and others confused by all the talk about Web 2.0 and social media. It was created by Dave Briggs. I found it Jeremy Gould’s blog, Whitehall Webby.

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More about money

Homepage A great site I learned about through Facebook. This post in particular caught our eye – especially now that we’ve officially launched the UPP. Always a fan of Chris Burden.

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around Town

We will be performing this Friday night at 6.3p – don’t miss it!
in partnership with Sub-City ProjectsReperformMarinaUlay
@ The Fine Arts Building
410 S. Michigan Ave.

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