Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/06/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Richard Man wrote: >Are you saying I am close minded? :-) Not at all. You seem to be open to the new, go to museums, share your thoughts, etc. My own experience was that I was pretty close-minded 20 years ago, but having artist friends, reading, looking, and discussing ideas with others has let in some fresh air. The main thing is to be curious. >Oh, I don't mind the artsy photographs at all, just that when they go for >$100,000, it makes you wonder about the Stuffed Shark (worth $12 millions) Well, there's that, I agree. I just ran across a book on Amazon that offers some Freakonomics-style insights on the business of art markets. Actually looks pretty interesting. http://www.amazon.com/The-Million-Stuffed-Shark-Contemporary/dp/0230610226 -- Phil Swango 307 Aliso Dr SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-262-4085