Hi Ken,
Thanks for this!
I'm still reading it, but meanwhile, you say
"In a world where artists like Damien Hirst produce
diamond-encrusted skulls, I have remained true to the
Fluxus spirit of humble art. Thus, my motto: "Another
decade, another dollar."
"Fortunately, I have a day job."
It does make a difference this, having a day job.
And I do wonder if adopting what looks to me like a opposite,
but also extreme position to Damien Hirst's, is an effective
way to respond, assuming that is what you want to do, a bit
at least.
I'm no fan of Hirst as a person, nor his art, nor how he does
it. However, and despite the many abuses, I do still believe
money is a fair and effective way for people to express the
value to them of things they like. And it is important for
people to do this. It helps the world go around in a happier
way. And keep it going around.
Not a very Fluxus idea, I know ...
Best regards,
Tim
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On Jan 31, 2013, at 23:56 , Ken Friedman wrote:
> Friends,
>
> For those of you who are interested in Fluxus, the journal Theory, Culture, and Society is making the full text of my current article available as a free PDF.
>
> http://tcs.sagepub.com/content/29/7-8/372
>
> In a world where artists like Damien Hirst produce diamond-encrusted skulls, I have remained true to the Fluxus spirit of humble art. Thus, my motto: "Another decade, another dollar."
>
> Fortunately, I have a day job.
>
> Ken
>
> Ken Friedman, PhD, DSc (hc), FDRS | University Distinguished Professor | Swinburne University of Technology | Melbourne, Australia | [log in to unmask] | Mobile +61 404 830 462 | Home Page http://www.swinburne.edu.au/design/people/Professor-Ken-Friedman-ID22.html<http://www.swinburne.edu.au/design>
>
> Guest Professor | College of Design and Innovation | Tongji University | Shanghai, China
>
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