How is an Art Patron different from a Gallery Consumer?
The difference is evident in the artworks (e.g. paintings) that they buy. An art patron: • causes an artwork to be made that would not otherwise exist • has a direct influence on the content of the artwork (and thus on the creative process itself) In contrast, a gallery consumer: • selects a ready-made artwork • has little or no impact on the creative process Anyone with money can buy a ready-made artwork. But to be an art patron requires more than that. Besides money, an art patron must have • a good idea of what the artwork should be about • discernment to select the best artist for the job • patience and persistence to deal with problems, delays, and drama that accompany any serious artistic project Being an art patron is difficult. It is something of a lost art in itself. The gallery myth Art is sold in galleries along with a myth: Art should be created for the sake of art. This phrase is inherently meaningless. A painting is an inanimate object. The person who buys it does the app
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