The answer is long and complex, and has much to do with the radical shifts in culture that have occurred over the past 25 years or so, both in Britain and the world: the unstoppable rise of art as commodity and the successful
artist as a brand; the ascendancy of a post-Thatcher generation of Young British Artists (YBAs) who set out, unapologetically, to make shock - art that also made money; the attendant rise of uber - dealers such as Jay Jopling in London and Larry Gagosian in New York; and the birth of a new kind of gallery culture, in which the blockbuster show rules and merchandising is a lucrative sideline.
Habitus as material; tactic as gesture; production as performance;
artist as brand: These are some of the counterintuitive equations underpinning the work of Cosima von Bonin, whose oeuvre ranges from collaborative Gesamtkunstwerk to sculpture making...
The idea of
artists as brands unto themselves, and of their work as a hot (and pricey) commodity, may feel as contemporary as the last Art Basel fair, but it was three decades ago that the borders between art, commerce, and entertainment first started to blend and blur.
This was the advent of
the artist as a brand — an idea that Warhol shrewdly engaged in a meta - critical take on popular modern American culture.
«The Two O's from Jeff Koons Used as Eyes» (2009), five works in bright colored neon, complement the project, a tongue - in - cheek tribute to the status of
the artist as brand.
Not exact matches
«To give them the ability to remix your creations, to add value to it, to multiply your community or
brand as an
artist, these things should all be possible and that is what we fundamentally believe in.»
The inherent problems with MBO go - shops include the fact that «incumbent management has the best insight into the company's value, or at least is perceived to,» and many prospective buyers are reluctant to outbid an insider, like Michael Dell, out of fear of being
branded as a hostile takeover
artist.
The recent death of the
artist known
as «The Purple One» (among other names) offers lessons in the power of image,
branding, and adaptability.
Just
as MTV doesn't rely on any one recording
artist, MXG doesn't need just one
brand of cargo pants or T - shirt to hit pay dirt.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking a court order directing Shawn Carter, the hip - hop
artist known
as Jay - Z, to comply with its subpoena to testify in its investigation of Iconix
Brand Group.
SGE senior staff have a combined 60 years of experience in
artist management, large scale festival production and
brand integration and have worked with
artists as diverse
as Guns N» Roses and The Cure.
Collaboration and innovation continue to be vital to our
brand, via partnerships with (RED) and inspired
artists such
as Lady Gaga, John Legend, Esther Mahlangu, Usher and Rita Ora.
The Magic of Play, Rainy Day Mum, hands on:
as we grow, Putti's World, Blog Me Mom, Scribble Doodle and Draw, 3 Dinosaurs, Buggy and Buddy, Royal Baloo, Kitchen Counter Chronicle, Nurture Store, The Usual Mayhem, Making Boys Men, Two Daloo, Reading Confetti, Creative Play House, Fantastic Fun and Learning, Here Come the Girls, Blue Bear Wood, Zing Zing Tree, Mummy Mummy Mum, Red Ted Art, Life at the Zoo, My Little 3 and Me, Imprints from Tricia, Smiling Like Sunshine, Frogs & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails, Creative Connection for Kids, 52
Brand New, Inspiration Laboratories, Kid World Citizen, JDaniel 4s Mom, Inspired by Familia, Kids Creative Chaos, All Done Monkey, ArtChoo, Something 2 Offer, Child Central Station, KC Edventures, Momma's Fun World, Sun Hats and Wellie Boots, Discovering the world through my son's eyes, Little
Artists
Showcasing some of the world's leading natural skincare and make - up
brands such
as Trilogy, Weleda and Viridian, the evening saw celebrity make - up
artist, Roisin Derrane, share and demonstrate tips and
Taking place June 15 — 18 in Elk, California and October 5 — 8 in Bend, Oregon, these workshops provide tools for growing your business through strategic marketing and
branding strategies
as well
as technique - driven instruction on how to strengthen your voice and perspective
as an
artist.
As the popularity of DIY fashion continues to rise, especially with pins and patches, indie
artists are increasingly subject to getting their own work heavily copied by bigger
brands.
This coffee table book features the
brand's team riders and collaborations with
artists such
as Jay - Z.
This new segment on the blog is my way to collaborate with various
brands, models, make - up experts and
artists and about my journey of creative exploration
as a Fashion Photographer & Stylist.
I have to be honest I was very excited about these lipsticks when I first saw them online and though that they were magically but I was honestly never willing to pay this much for a lipstick since
as a professional makeup
artist I get high end makeup at super discounts and why would I waste my money on a random
brand that doesn't even have a store but is only online.
Makeup For Ever
Artists is one of the best makeup
brand trusted by professionals, and i like them
as well.
In Section G, there was
artist - and -
brand - muse Jen Brill, sitting with the
artist Dan Colen
as well
as Moda Operandi's Lauren Santo Domingo, who was positioned near Garage magazine's Dasha Zhukova and renaissance woman Alexa Chung.
Hong Kong based and operating under her
brand «Smudge Makeup Artisty `, Jaime is the beautifier behind local
brands like GRANA and RAVEN + ROSE
as well
as the MUA (industry slang for MakeUp
Artist) for publications like Tatler and Weddings.
«The notion that we're hitting all skin tones, and keeping in mind all skin types, has been important since the beginning,» says senior vice president of global product development Nick Gavrellis, who started with the
brand as an
artist in 1991.
Highsnobiety has collaborated with footwear and streetwear
brands like Adidas, Carhartt, Puma and Kith's Ronnie Fieg, Anicorn,
as well
as artists and lifestyle companies like bike maker Aventon.
A creative space for musicians and
artists in London and across the globe, the
brand then evolved into what's now known
as «KTZ» — a collaboration between Sasko Bezovski -LSB-...]
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as «Best New
Artist of the Year» Alabama rockers Shallow Side have just released a
brand new six track EP titled «One».
How Louis C.K. Used Comedy
as a Smokescreen — David Sims argues that the
artist's stand - up, TV shows, and his latest movie were all ways for him to craft a careful narrative about his
brand of «brutal honesty.»
Unsurprisingly, this recent upsurge of interest in footballs, infidelity, and being torn apart comes courtesy of James Franco's The Disaster
Artist, which has served
as a
brand new focal point for Room fanatics.
A few more of these, however, and he may be
branded a pastiche
artist as opposed to his own beast.
«The Square» This was a peculiar year at the Cannes Film Festival,
as a generation of filmmakers who follow in the footsteps of Michael Haneke and his austere
brand of social critique managed to outshine the
artist who inspired them: Yorgos Lanthimos» «The Killing a Sacred Deer,» Andrey Zvyagintsev's «Loveless» and this sprawling Palme d'Or winner from Swedish director Ruben Ostlund were each fresh provocations, while Haneke's «Happy End» felt like a worn - out greatest - hits record.
The Dark Knight Returns: Part 1, based on the 1986 graphic novels by legendary
artist, Frank Miller and staring Peter Weller
as the voice of Batman, tells the tale of the Caped Crusader's return to Gotham after a ten year absence to fight a
brand new... Read On
As part of its upcoming relaunch, Marvel has announced that writer Jason Aaron and
artist Mike Del Mundo will be taking the reins on a
brand new Thor series, kicking off in June.
Suzanne Lynn is an experienced voice
artist who has worked with national
brands such
as Dove Soap, Pottery Barn, Home Depot, Coca - Cola, The United State Department of Defense for training videos and many others.
Together Poulain and Neerpasch understood that cars painted by
artists could not only revive interest in racing but could also be used
as a tool to boost
brand awareness.
March 27, 2006 — TORRANCE, Calif — Celebrating its 20th anniversary
as a
brand, Acura today announced plans to debut a concept version of the all - new MDX luxury sport - utility vehicle, April 12, at the New York International Auto Show and released an
artist's rendering of the new vehicle.
And since both fans and Kris wanted to see more Retrieval
Artist books, Kris sold the out - of - print Retrieval
Artist books to WMG Publishing Inc. and the books all came out with new covers that
branded them to science fiction and
as a series.
While there's certainly a lot to be excited about with regards to the current crop of iPad comics apps by companies like Comixology and iVerse (who both have their own self -
branded apps
as well
as ones developed alongside companies like Marvel, IDW, and Archie), the future of sequential art on the iPad — if there is indeed one — will likely lie in the ability for
artists and publishers to craft works designed specifically to play toward the device's strengths.
As a member of the CD Baby family of
brands (the world's largest online distributor of independent music with over $ 300 million paid directly to
artists), BookBaby is well positioned to help publishers, agents, and authors reap the maximum profits in the eBook marketplace.
This ongoing series of essays on the craft of writing will include all topics related to writing fiction, including: The Basics Plot & Structure Voice Theme POV Characterization Dialogue Narrative Creating a bond with your reader Pacing Advanced writing and plotting techniques Writer's block Marketing
Branding Publishing Self - publishing Healthy habits Bad habits The Writer's Life eBook formatting Paperback formatting Amazon keywords Writing blurbs and descriptions Cover design & layout Productivity The Classics Short stories Poetry The Writing Process Show don't Tell Self - editing Proofreading Building a solid career Targeting a specific genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other
artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it
as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan - base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to be called an author?
This is your strength on social media
as an author — you are part
brand, part solo creative
artist.
Their catalog includes some of the world's most popular entertainment
brands such
as Star Wars, Star Trek, and My Little Pony; award - winning editions of classic comics including the
Artist's Edition line; and # 1 New York Times bestsellers like Love Is Love and March, the first graphic novel ever to win the National Book Award.
Join Gene Mollica, an award - winning and Hugo - nominated cover
artist and owner of GM Studio,
as he shares his experiences building cover art and
branding for successful authors including Bree Bridges, Thea Harrison, and Ella Summers.
IDW, which publishes comics from independent
artists as well
as branded franchise efforts like Star Trek and Doctor Who, has been distributing comics via Apple's App Store since late 2009.
As a member of the CD Baby family of
brands (the world's largest online distributor of independent music with over $ 280 million paid directly to
artists), BookBaby is well positioned to help publishers, agents, and authors cope with the new realities of eBooks.
Co-founder Paul Joffe brings over 17 years of experience in games and educational software and an expertise in management to the company, while co-founder Ben Badgett has 20 years of experience
as a creative director, game designer and
artist with work on
brands like Star Wars, Ben 10, and Pokémon.
The MEOW Store offers merchandise featuring unique cat designs by
artists from around the world
as well
as branded shirts, bags and other gear.
«Brantley has distinguished himself
as an
artist who goes to great lengths to give back to America's armed forces, and his efforts to provide companion dogs to veterans during this tour align perfectly with the PEDIGREE
brand's Feed the Good campaign, which is based on the insight that dogs and humans benefit each other.
The Aloft property will have 113 guestrooms,
as well
as the
brand's signature W XYZ bar, where local
artists can perform.
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