Art - Load of bollocks

2006-10-24 02:01:02

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1927: The oldest chav in the world; +2,423|7078|Cardiff, Capital of Wales

One of my job titles is "Commercial Artist" so I some opinions of the following story, but when you know your goverment has paid for this I feel very strong on the subject.

I'd like some artists to defend what is going on here as I can't. The gallery in which this so called display is being held is only a mile away but I have no intention of going, if I did I'd graffiti the walls with what I produce on the "throne" every morning, just after my first coffee.

While I appricate this won't appeal to 99% of the people here it's worth reading just to see how fucked up and wrong it is. One lady says its like the "Emporer's Clothes" and I think that sums it up.

Basically the Arts Council of Wales has chucked an artist a load of money to make an exhibition of.......nothing. The galleries walls are blank white. Not a thing on the walls, anywhere. His idea is you look at the blank walls and remember what the last gallery was you saw. Well fuck me if he gets paid thousands for that theres hope for all of us.

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I would imagine there is a fee to view this bullshit but if your daft enough to cough up hard earned dosh thats your tuff shit. What I find incredible is this wanker has been paid to paint the walls white and thats it.

We have had all kinds of funny shit happening over here with artists displaying loads of cows shit and body parts all in the name of art but this really is fucked. I wouldnt of even posted it if he hadn't been funed by tax payers like me, I wan't to smack the dopey twat who gave him the money and the so called artist himself.

2006-10-24 02:15:10

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Bernadictus: Moderator; +1,055|7141

1927 wrote:
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Well, I can understand your anger, but believe it or not, this is also art. And I must say the idea is more appealing than the 'crap' some artists create these days.

Ah, the fine days of Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh.

2006-10-24 02:16:50

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Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7120

So if I go to wales, and paint my walls white I could get paid? Wow, awsome job.

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2006-10-24 02:18:09

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DonFck: Hibernator; +3,227|7036|Finland

Had the artist actually shit on smack down in the middle of the floor, it'd be art (not my kind of art, but art nonetheless). This however, is waiting for a U-Haul truck full of furniture.

I need around tree fiddy.

2006-10-24 02:19:10

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DoctorFruitloop: Level 13 Wrongdoer; +515|6950|Doncaster, UK

But surely the 'creativity' is coming from the person looking at the blank walls and not the 'artist'.

I think this is quite definitely a load of bollocks. If I want to appreciate a white wall I'll stay at home, although I may print out this article for the next time the wife has me painting and demand payment for the 'work of art' I've just 'created' for her

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2006-10-24 02:19:11

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1927: The oldest chav in the world; +2,423|7078|Cardiff, Capital of Wales

I'd like to know the exact figure of our money that has been handed over but I can't see it in the article. It's usually thousands of pounds though.

2006-10-24 02:24:27

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OmniDeath: ~; +726|7048

Bernadictus wrote:
1927 wrote:
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Well, I can understand your anger, but believe it or not, this is also art. And I must say the idea is more appealing than the 'crap' some artists create these days.

Ah, the fine days of Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh.

you sir are a moron. this is not art. there is no reason that it is. yes, one could argue that "everything" is art, and to an extent. but its definitely not a fine art, its nothing. there is nothing here to be art. like the article said its really more psychology than anything else. how can it be art if there is nothing there to be. sure, art is an idea, but it requires representation in a physical form to stand for proof of that idea. but this is an empty gallery and nothing more. and going through remembering what was there before? do that at home and save your money.

2006-10-24 02:29:11

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DoctorFruitloop: Level 13 Wrongdoer; +515|6950|Doncaster, UK

Omnideath wrote:
Bernadictus wrote:
1927 wrote:
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Well, I can understand your anger, but believe it or not, this is also art. And I must say the idea is more appealing than the 'crap' some artists create these days.

Ah, the fine days of Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh.
you sir are a moron. this is not art. there is no reason that it is. yes, one could argue that "everything" is art, and to an extent. but its definitely not a fine art, its nothing. there is nothing here to be art. like the article said its really more psychology than anything else. how can it be art if there is nothing there to be. sure, art is an idea, but it requires representation in a physical form to stand for proof of that idea. but this is an empty gallery and nothing more. and going through remembering what was there before? do that at home and save your money.

Lets try to keep this civilised shall we. There's no need to resort to flames.

I'm willing to bet that as part of Bernardictus' job he comes into contact with many forms of art and has a sound appreciation of it. He has his opinion, you have yours. The difference? He stated his without resorting to name calling.

Take a deep breath and reconsider.

2006-10-24 02:44:28

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Bernadictus: Moderator; +1,055|7141

Omnideath wrote:
Bernadictus wrote:
1927 wrote:
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Well, I can understand your anger, but believe it or not, this is also art. And I must say the idea is more appealing than the 'crap' some artists create these days.

Ah, the fine days of Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh.
you sir are a moron. this is not art. there is no reason that it is. yes, one could argue that "everything" is art, and to an extent. but its definitely not a fine art, its nothing. there is nothing here to be art. like the article said its really more psychology than anything else. how can it be art if there is nothing there to be. sure, art is an idea, but it requires representation in a physical form to stand for proof of that idea. but this is an empty gallery and nothing more. and going through remembering what was there before? do that at home and save your money.

What do you define as 'fine arts'. That is the main question. That is the issue here, we all have our different taste considering art.

No need to get all up-close and personal about it.

2006-10-24 03:01:44

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apollo_fi: The Flying Kalakukko.; +94|6935|The lunar module

Definitely art.

An old idea, though, just a fresh implementation. I think the first artists to dabble with Nothingness were the suprematists (early 20th century).

E.g. Black Square

2006-10-24 03:26:01

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SkoobyDu: 'CLICK JOIN NOW'... OK lets go... BOOM!!!! =FFS=; +120|6966|Cheshire, UK

DoctorFruitloop wrote:
But surely the 'creativity' is coming from the person looking at the blank walls and not the 'artist'.

I think this is quite definitely a load of bollocks. If I want to appreciate a white wall I'll stay at home, although I may print out this article for the next time the wife has me painting and demand payment for the 'work of art' I've just 'created' for her

Couldn't agree more, art should be something inspires you.... A picture that is well painted or a sculpture that has been creatively carved is what I call art. Someone building a wall or chucking some shit on the floor, in my book this does not constitute art and to be honest in my opinion the "artist" is taking the piss... Perhaps they are short of a bob or two and just thought what have I got in the local tip that I can chuck on the floor and sell it for thousands. Some of these artists and critics are so full of shit and up their own arses they can floss their back teeth.

2006-10-24 03:28:44

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SkoobyDu: 'CLICK JOIN NOW'... OK lets go... BOOM!!!! =FFS=; +120|6966|Cheshire, UK

art yes

https://www.tate.org.uk/collection/T/T02/T02343_8.jpg

art NO!!!!!!

https://www.tate.org.uk/collection/T/T07/T07820_8.jpg

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2006-10-24 03:33:12

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apollo_fi: The Flying Kalakukko.; +94|6935|The lunar module

SkoobyDu wrote:
art NO!!!!!!

http://www.tate.org.uk/collection/T/T07/T07820_8.jpg

erm... why the heck no?

2006-10-24 03:33:55

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The Magic Mullet: Member; +240|6828

Tracy Emin, scruffy bitch.

Art?

No, you stinking smackrat, it's not. You just couldn't be arsed making your bed.

Get a proper job.

2006-10-24 03:40:17

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1927: The oldest chav in the world; +2,423|7078|Cardiff, Capital of Wales

That Damien Hirst (check spelling) is another one of those new age artists, he's done some odd things in the name of Art.

2006-10-24 03:48:45

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SkoobyDu: 'CLICK JOIN NOW'... OK lets go... BOOM!!!! =FFS=; +120|6966|Cheshire, UK

apollo_fi wrote:
SkoobyDu wrote:
art NO!!!!!!

http://www.tate.org.uk/collection/T/T07/T07820_8.jpg
erm... why the heck no?

^^^^^ Please see previous statement from Mullet, If that can be counted as art then my bedroom from my college days should have funded me and my family for the next 3 generations.

I think you need to go out side and have a quiet word with your self.

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2006-10-24 03:56:19

#17

The Magic Mullet: Member; +240|6828

A chimpanzee dips his fingers in paint and splatters a canvas randomly and it's considered art.

I dip my hands in paint and randomly splatter my Mum's living room wall and I get a black eye, 3 broken ribs and punctured lung.

It's one rule for art, and one rule for the rest of us.

2006-10-24 03:58:05

#18

apollo_fi: The Flying Kalakukko.; +94|6935|The lunar module

SkoobyDu wrote:
apollo_fi wrote:
SkoobyDu wrote:
art NO!!!!!!

http://www.tate.org.uk/collection/T/T07/T07820_8.jpg
erm... why the heck no?
If that can be counted as art then my bedroom from my college days should have funded me and my family for the next 3 generations.

And now you're pissed off because you didn't have the presence of mind to sell your bedroom to the Tate gallery?

2006-10-24 04:06:41

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SkoobyDu: 'CLICK JOIN NOW'... OK lets go... BOOM!!!! =FFS=; +120|6966|Cheshire, UK

apollo_fi wrote:
SkoobyDu wrote:
apollo_fi wrote:
erm... why the heck no?
If that can be counted as art then my bedroom from my college days should have funded me and my family for the next 3 generations.
And now you're pissed off because you didn't have the presence of mind to sell your bedroom to the Tate gallery?

Yeah mate Im tottally gutted. If I only knew then what I know now they could have turned our block in to the Tate Ultra Modern - we could have ponsey art critics wandering about, doging last weeks take away and loose vodka bottles - We could have also shown them the Wall of Stella, beer cans from floor to ceiling along a 12 foot wall.... I think that was a good year????

This time next year rodders we could be millionnaires!!!!

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2006-10-24 04:12:25

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mcminty: Moderating your content for the Australian Govt.; +879|7126|Sydney, Australia

God I hate this new "Conpectual Art". Understanding that crap is half the reaon I dropped art as a subject.

The art I like is proper stuff. Paintings and photography.

Mcminty.

2006-10-24 04:13:03

#21

apollo_fi: The Flying Kalakukko.; +94|6935|The lunar module

SkoobyDu wrote:
the Wall of Stella, beer cans from floor to ceiling along a 12 foot wall....

Art?

Yes. Oh yes.

2006-10-24 04:16:00

#22

RaVeN.sco: Member; +15|6938|Scotland

wall of stella, now that would have been cool

2006-10-24 04:17:07

#23

1927: The oldest chav in the world; +2,423|7078|Cardiff, Capital of Wales

Like Mullet I had the idea of making a mess in my bedroom aswell.

I was going to "face paint" the lovely Doris as she slept the other night, as I winked she told me "fuck off I have a headache".

"Thats it ya bitch, just you wait till you nod off", I replied.

But I reckon like Mullet I'd end up with a black eye and perhaps served with divorce papers. I could always tell the judge it's in the name or art, oh, and love.

2006-10-24 04:20:27

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SkoobyDu: 'CLICK JOIN NOW'... OK lets go... BOOM!!!! =FFS=; +120|6966|Cheshire, UK

1927 wrote:
Like Mullet I had the idea of making a mess in my bedroom aswell.

I was going to "face paint" the lovely Doris as she slept the other night, as I winked she told me "fuck off I have a headache".

"Thats it ya bitch, just you wait till you nod off", I replied.

But I reckon like Mullet I'd end up with a black eye and perhaps served with divorce papers. I could always tell the judge it's in the name or art, oh, and love.

2006-10-24 04:25:48

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The Magic Mullet: Member; +240|6828

1927 wrote:
Like Mullet I had the idea of making a mess in my bedroom aswell.

I was going to "face paint" the lovely Doris as she slept the other night, as I winked she told me "fuck off I have a headache".

"Thats it ya bitch, just you wait till you nod off", I replied.

But I reckon like Mullet I'd end up with a black eye and perhaps served with divorce papers. I could always tell the judge it's in the name or art, oh, and love.

Tell the judge you only painted her up to look like a Red Indian because you wanted to form a Village People tribute band.

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