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Controversial Art, by Daniel Silk on Aug 18, 2017 19:56:15 GMT 1, Controversial Art is pretty popular within this scene, but will those images stand the test of time and be remembered in Art history or are they just short term blips? We get many print releases that are too Controversial to make it on to our walls at home, so will the less controversial artists in the scene last longer and become more famous due to their style being more wall friendly?
What do you think? And what are Prime examples?
Controversial Art is pretty popular within this scene, but will those images stand the test of time and be remembered in Art history or are they just short term blips? We get many print releases that are too Controversial to make it on to our walls at home, so will the less controversial artists in the scene last longer and become more famous due to their style being more wall friendly?
What do you think? And what are Prime examples?
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Controversial Art, by mose on Aug 18, 2017 22:50:23 GMT 1, To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even.
This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall.
Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial.
This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989).
Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili.
and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'.
I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required.
To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required.
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Controversial Art, by Rouen Cathedral on Aug 18, 2017 23:35:44 GMT 1, It really depends. It seems that so many artists just try to shock to shock. shock doesn't equate to good art. For some reason it seems that young artists think otherwise or our often told otherwise by 'professors'.
It really depends. It seems that so many artists just try to shock to shock. shock doesn't equate to good art. For some reason it seems that young artists think otherwise or our often told otherwise by 'professors'.
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Controversial Art, by Deleted on Aug 19, 2017 6:36:17 GMT 1,
NUart box set, best 700 quid you'll ever spend.
NUart box set, best 700 quid you'll ever spend.
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Controversial Art, by damo on Aug 19, 2017 6:54:59 GMT 1, I found Banksy's recent work of Jesus with the assassin target on his head (at the Walled Off) extremely controversial. As much for the location as the art itself but the combined impact was (to my mind) uncomfortably controversial. it was one of the few pieces there that I read as being a direct religious (Jewish) reference.
I don't find sexual imagery controversial tbh, religion and politics is where the real lines are (and should be) pushed imo.
I found Banksy's recent work of Jesus with the assassin target on his head (at the Walled Off) extremely controversial. As much for the location as the art itself but the combined impact was (to my mind) uncomfortably controversial. it was one of the few pieces there that I read as being a direct religious (Jewish) reference.
I don't find sexual imagery controversial tbh, religion and politics is where the real lines are (and should be) pushed imo.
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Controversial Art, by Briggs 74 on Aug 19, 2017 13:17:22 GMT 1, I bought a couple of these Chapman Bros 'School Photos' ages ago - can't imagine they'll ever make it on the wall. Apart from being disturbing for the kids, they scare the crap out of me!!
I bought a couple of these Chapman Bros 'School Photos' ages ago - can't imagine they'll ever make it on the wall. Apart from being disturbing for the kids, they scare the crap out of me!!
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Controversial Art, by Hairbland on Aug 19, 2017 15:33:13 GMT 1, To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required.ย
Good examples, generally there needs to be a public awareness and disagreement to be controversial, a niche item like the skater girl pictured would definitely not qualify, unless painted as a huge mural on a public space. Guernica would probably be an example as it pitted the people against the government and didn't re-enter Spain until the passing of Franco. The early days of the Sex Pistols would be a good example in music, with God Save The Queen released around the Jubilee, going to #1 but a blank space pictured on the charts.
Disagreements between husband / wife or similar are nothing more than personal taste and relationship issues.
To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required.ย Good examples, generally there needs to be a public awareness and disagreement to be controversial, a niche item like the skater girl pictured would definitely not qualify, unless painted as a huge mural on a public space. Guernica would probably be an example as it pitted the people against the government and didn't re-enter Spain until the passing of Franco. The early days of the Sex Pistols would be a good example in music, with God Save The Queen released around the Jubilee, going to #1 but a blank space pictured on the charts. Disagreements between husband / wife or similar are nothing more than personal taste and relationship issues.
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Controversial Art, by nobokov on Aug 19, 2017 18:22:11 GMT 1, I can't think of any controversial urban artists. A controversial artist that comes to mind is Richard Prince and his levels of appropriation.
I can't think of any controversial urban artists. A controversial artist that comes to mind is Richard Prince and his levels of appropriation.
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Controversial Art, by avec art on Aug 19, 2017 18:51:11 GMT 1, does anyone else feel like there just isn't enough purple on the forum these days?
does anyone else feel like there just isn't enough purple on the forum these days?
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Controversial Art, by coller on Aug 19, 2017 19:23:12 GMT 1, To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required. lol someone took art history
i think the most controversial was 'piss christ' because it almost stripped the NEA of its funding
To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required. lol someone took art history i think the most controversial was 'piss christ' because it almost stripped the NEA of its funding
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Controversial Art, by Viking Surfer on Aug 20, 2017 0:15:49 GMT 1, I found this gem in my Dad's garage when I was home last. My 17yr old self had plenty of hormones raging. I guess 14 yrs on not a whole lot has changed ๐
I think it was one of my earliest stencils.
I found this gem in my Dad's garage when I was home last. My 17yr old self had plenty of hormones raging. I guess 14 yrs on not a whole lot has changed ๐ I think it was one of my earliest stencils.
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Controversial Art, by Balboa on Aug 20, 2017 9:26:17 GMT 1, Banksy has some controversial prints:
CWSB Toxic Mary Napalm
I've always liked all three, probably because of that.
Banksy has some controversial prints:
CWSB Toxic Mary Napalm
I've always liked all three, probably because of that.
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Controversial Art, by Hairbland on Aug 20, 2017 12:01:15 GMT 1, Banksy has some controversial prints: CWSB Toxic Mary Napalm I've always liked all three, probably because of that.
Birds of a Feather public work, quickly painted over due to subject matter.
Banksy has some controversial prints: CWSB Toxic Mary Napalm I've always liked all three, probably because of that. Birds of a Feather public work, quickly painted over due to subject matter.
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Controversial Art, by Deleted on Aug 20, 2017 13:48:12 GMT 1, Banksy has some controversial prints: CWSB Toxic Mary Napalm I've always liked all three, probably because of that. Birds of a Feather public work, quickly painted over due to subject matter. Was that Banksy's tribute to the 90s sitcom?
Banksy has some controversial prints: CWSB Toxic Mary Napalm I've always liked all three, probably because of that. Birds of a Feather public work, quickly painted over due to subject matter. Was that Banksy's tribute to the 90s sitcom?
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Controversial Art, by Balboa on Aug 20, 2017 14:29:01 GMT 1, Banksy has some controversial prints: CWSB Toxic Mary Napalm I've always liked all three, probably because of that. Birds of a Feather public work, quickly painted over due to subject matter.
Were any of those actually street pieces?
Banksy has some controversial prints: CWSB Toxic Mary Napalm I've always liked all three, probably because of that. Birds of a Feather public work, quickly painted over due to subject matter. Were any of those actually street pieces?
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Controversial Art, by Hairbland on Aug 20, 2017 15:31:29 GMT 1, Birds of a Feather public work, quickly painted over due to subject matter. Were any of those actually street pieces?
Birds was. The list of Banksy's street pieces meant to confront and create dialogue is extensive.
Birds of a Feather public work, quickly painted over due to subject matter. Were any of those actually street pieces? Birds was. The list of Banksy's street pieces meant to confront and create dialogue is extensive.
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Controversial Art, by Hairbland on Aug 20, 2017 15:34:39 GMT 1, Birds of a Feather public work, quickly painted over due to subject matter. Was that Banksy's tribute to the 90s sitcom?
Not in the States, good thing looks like it was cr*ppy we have enough bad tv here as it is.
Birds of a Feather public work, quickly painted over due to subject matter. Was that Banksy's tribute to the 90s sitcom? Not in the States, good thing looks like it was cr*ppy we have enough bad tv here as it is.
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Controversial Art, by Balboa on Aug 20, 2017 15:41:16 GMT 1, Were any of those actually street pieces? Birds was. The list of Banksy's street pieces meant to confront and create dialogue is extensive. So it was. I completely forgot about that piece. I thought you were referring to my three titles are being 'birds of a feather' (i.e. similar).
Were any of those actually street pieces? Birds was. The list of Banksy's street pieces meant to confront and create dialogue is extensive. So it was. I completely forgot about that piece. I thought you were referring to my three titles are being 'birds of a feather' (i.e. similar).
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Controversial Art, by Hairbland on Aug 20, 2017 16:19:48 GMT 1, Birds was. The list of Banksy's street pieces meant to confront and create dialogue is extensive. So it was. I completely forgot about that piece. I thought you were referring to my three titles are being 'birds of a feather' (i.e. similar).ย no prob, Mr Silk started this thread regarding prints not street work anyway, your 3 more on topic.
Birds was. The list of Banksy's street pieces meant to confront and create dialogue is extensive. So it was. I completely forgot about that piece. I thought you were referring to my three titles are being 'birds of a feather' (i.e. similar).ย no prob, Mr Silk started this thread regarding prints not street work anyway, your 3 more on topic.
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Controversial Art, by mose on Aug 21, 2017 17:23:55 GMT 1, To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required. lol someone took art history i think the most controversial was 'piss christ' because it almost stripped the NEA of its funding lol, I wish I had taken art history. When I had the chance in college, I had no interest in art at all.
Since then, it's just been whatever books I can grab, the odd online course, lectures, symposia, etc. These days I try to attend as many symposia as possible. I've found being, by far, the dumbest in a room = a great way to learn.
I agree on 'Piss Christ'. I still remember being at my best friend's house, maybe 12 years old, reading Newsweek(I loved that his dad had subscriptions to all the best bathroom magazines). There was a huge article about it, and it became a hot topic of conversation in my sleepy little suburb full of Roman Catholic families.
First time I saw how powerful artwork can be.
To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required. lol someone took art history i think the most controversial was 'piss christ' because it almost stripped the NEA of its funding lol, I wish I had taken art history. When I had the chance in college, I had no interest in art at all. Since then, it's just been whatever books I can grab, the odd online course, lectures, symposia, etc. These days I try to attend as many symposia as possible. I've found being, by far, the dumbest in a room = a great way to learn. I agree on 'Piss Christ'. I still remember being at my best friend's house, maybe 12 years old, reading Newsweek(I loved that his dad had subscriptions to all the best bathroom magazines). There was a huge article about it, and it became a hot topic of conversation in my sleepy little suburb full of Roman Catholic families. First time I saw how powerful artwork can be.
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Controversial Art, by Reader on Aug 21, 2017 17:29:55 GMT 1, lol someone took art history i think the most controversial was 'piss christ' because it almost stripped the NEA of its funding lol, I wish I had taken art history. When I had the chance in college, I had no interest in art at all. Since then, it's just been whatever books I can grab, the odd online course, lectures, symposia, etc. These days I try to attend as many symposia as possible. I've found being, by far, the dumbest in a room = a great way to learn. I agree on 'Piss Christ'. I still remember being at my best friend's house, maybe 12 years old, reading Newsweek(I loved that his dad had subscriptions to all the best bathroom magazines). There was a huge article about it, and it became a hot topic of conversation in my sleepy little suburb full of Roman Catholic families. First time I saw how powerful artwork can be. Nuart Plus, the Nuart Festival's annual symposium on Street Art is coming up shortly..most material and essays are published online as well as quite a few video workshops.
Workshops and talks from Carrie Reichhart, Vermibus, Know Hope and a host of the worlds leading dysfunctional academics on the themes of power, streetart and public space.
www.nuartfestival.no/nuart-plus
lol someone took art history i think the most controversial was 'piss christ' because it almost stripped the NEA of its funding lol, I wish I had taken art history. When I had the chance in college, I had no interest in art at all. Since then, it's just been whatever books I can grab, the odd online course, lectures, symposia, etc. These days I try to attend as many symposia as possible. I've found being, by far, the dumbest in a room = a great way to learn. I agree on 'Piss Christ'. I still remember being at my best friend's house, maybe 12 years old, reading Newsweek(I loved that his dad had subscriptions to all the best bathroom magazines). There was a huge article about it, and it became a hot topic of conversation in my sleepy little suburb full of Roman Catholic families. First time I saw how powerful artwork can be. Nuart Plus, the Nuart Festival's annual symposium on Street Art is coming up shortly..most material and essays are published online as well as quite a few video workshops. Workshops and talks from Carrie Reichhart, Vermibus, Know Hope and a host of the worlds leading dysfunctional academics on the themes of power, streetart and public space. www.nuartfestival.no/nuart-plus
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Controversial Art, by Street Art Fan on Aug 22, 2017 0:19:28 GMT 1, To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required. Your post takes me back to freshman year at college. Andres Serrano gave a talk on my campus, during the height of the Piss Christ controversy. The lecture hall was packed to the rafters - it seemed the entire community had come to hear him speak. Dressed in a buckled leather jacket, black jeans, and combat boots, he made an undeniable impression as he took the stage. For over two hours, he mesmerized the audience as he discussed his artistic vision, presented highlights from his body of work, and made an impassioned defense of the First Amendment that sticks with me to this day. Listening to him talk on that hot night so many years ago, I became convinced that in the right hands art really could shake the world.
To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required. Your post takes me back to freshman year at college. Andres Serrano gave a talk on my campus, during the height of the Piss Christ controversy. The lecture hall was packed to the rafters - it seemed the entire community had come to hear him speak. Dressed in a buckled leather jacket, black jeans, and combat boots, he made an undeniable impression as he took the stage. For over two hours, he mesmerized the audience as he discussed his artistic vision, presented highlights from his body of work, and made an impassioned defense of the First Amendment that sticks with me to this day. Listening to him talk on that hot night so many years ago, I became convinced that in the right hands art really could shake the world.
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Controversial Art, by Coach on Aug 22, 2017 9:34:24 GMT 1, To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required.ย Your post takes me back to freshman year at college. Andres Serrano gave a talk on my campus, during the height of the Piss Christย controversy. The lecture hall was packed to the rafters - it seemed the entire community had come to hear him speak. Dressed in a buckled leather jacket, black jeans, and combat boots, he made an undeniable impression as he took the stage. For over two hours, he mesmerized the audience as he discussed his artistic vision, presented highlights from his body of work, and made an impassioned defense of the First Amendment that sticks with me to this day. Listening to him talk on that hot night so many years ago, I became convinced that in the right hands art really could shake the world.
I am envious of your experience. Very interesting post, thank you.
To me, your post uses 'controversy' in a way I really don't. A print that wouldn't make the wall, to me, is just rude or some such term. Indecent maybe. Crude even. This is rude, indecent, crude. This wouldn't make the wall. Controversy, to me, requires a level of notoriety. The artwork has to break in to the public sphere in order to be controversial. This work, Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is controversial(it's also very sentimental to me because it was the first work of contemporary art that I became aware of when it became a scandal back in 1989). Another controversial work. This time Chris Ofili. and one to show that a controversial work doesn't have to involve religious iconography. Richard Serra 'Tilted Arc'. I would definitely say that not being crude is usually a better bet for career success. Being controversial is not something that an artist themselves can really control, unless at a certain level of notoriety already, because of the public participation that is required.ย Your post takes me back to freshman year at college. Andres Serrano gave a talk on my campus, during the height of the Piss Christย controversy. The lecture hall was packed to the rafters - it seemed the entire community had come to hear him speak. Dressed in a buckled leather jacket, black jeans, and combat boots, he made an undeniable impression as he took the stage. For over two hours, he mesmerized the audience as he discussed his artistic vision, presented highlights from his body of work, and made an impassioned defense of the First Amendment that sticks with me to this day. Listening to him talk on that hot night so many years ago, I became convinced that in the right hands art really could shake the world. I am envious of your experience. Very interesting post, thank you.
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Controversial Art, by adewilliams on Aug 22, 2017 11:29:53 GMT 1, canning your own s**t would be on my list. See Piero Manzoni.
canning your own s**t would be on my list. See Piero Manzoni.
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Controversial Art, by Ron Goldsurfer on Aug 22, 2017 17:29:42 GMT 1, Got one! a small can of shit by Piero Manzoni. A gift from a good friend.
Got one! a small can of shit by Piero Manzoni. A gift from a good friend.
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Controversial Art, by conor2l on Aug 23, 2017 14:53:08 GMT 1, The man Ravi Zupa, always creating some type of work that is thought provoking
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Hairbland
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Controversial Art, by Hairbland on Aug 23, 2017 15:42:58 GMT 1, canning your own s**t would be on my list. See Piero Manzoni.
Only if it creates dialogue. Otherwise it is the equivalent of a tree falling in the woods, or in this case maybe a bear sh*tting in the woods.
canning your own s**t would be on my list. See Piero Manzoni. Only if it creates dialogue. Otherwise it is the equivalent of a tree falling in the woods, or in this case maybe a bear sh*tting in the woods.
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