Chelsea gallerist Oliver Kamm has a blog - not exactly an artblog but he does talk about his NADA art fair experience and a few museum visits - it's good. I like it because it seems very real, not just a promotional tool for the gallery*. I sort of felt like I shouldn't be reading it, and that I'm not supposed to share it - but it's an on-line blog right?
On the most recent NADA fair he shares that he broke even at 11:20 am, and the fair opened at 11:00 am. Also that he was misquoted in Artforum's notorious on-line NADA review. Everybody still talks about that column, am I the only one that isn't reading it?
His take on the new MoMA is here, a funny link here.
If someone wants to "invest" $3,000 in me I'm thinking about applying to this Chicago fair. It looks like artists can apply without a gallery. Either that, or I will wait for the inevitable and cheaper 100% artist fair.
I was wondering where Kamm went after he left Friendster - he's one of the few art people on Friendster I didn't get a screenshot of. That would have been a good one.
*note to gallerists running blogs, I realize this sounds like a cheap shot - but it really isn't meant to be. Caryn and Lenny are especially inspiring, each in their own way.
Nice speedo, Ollie! Maybe we can get him to help sexy-up the class photo.
ReplyDeleteOh, you guys are tough! It is what it is, a Feneonster's journal - way better than that stupid Herd thing.
ReplyDeleteLooks like those struggling young art dealers are doing pretty well; did you see the "how much did you spend today" contest?
That NADA's paying off.
Oh, you guys are tough!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm not being critical—I won't begrudge a man his blog. I was just throwing up some appreciation for the beefcake.
don't spend money to enter an art fair. that would be terrible. everyone will know and think you are a sucker. good luck to you! cheers!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, you're right, Martin. People should be able to have whatever kind of blog they want. In fact, I've gone toe-to-toe with Terry Teachout over this exact issue once or twice, as he sometimes seems overly anxious to delineate what does and does not count as a legitimate blog. I hereby extend the same courtesy to Mr. Kamm.
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Consider yourself lucky to even read a blog. You must have a lot of time on your hands. Some people do manual labor and do not have time for this privilige. I wish I were like you.
ReplyDeleteWHAT DO YOU MEAN BY SOCIAL SCULPTURE?
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ReplyDeleteNow that the discussion has degenerated down sufficiently, I can ask my question: What am I, chopped liver?
Chris - Sorry! I forget you're even a gallery!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous #1 - I didn't say I would spend MY money......
Anonymous Manual Laborer - You're not only reading a blog, your posting a comment! You don't even know how good you have it - stop and smell the roses! Welcome!
ANONYMOUS - I'M NOT SURE. THAT'S WHY I HAVE A QUESTION MARK AFTER IT. SOMETHING BEUYS PROPOSED. MAYBE YOU ARE MAKING ONE RIGHT NOW.
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