Comments on edward_ winkleman: Has Mighty Casey Struck Out, or Has the Crowd Simp...

people buy art for different reasons, but for some...

2012-01-13T12:03:25.629-05:00

people buy art for different reasons, but for some it's to soak up excess cash....the Hirsts are perfect for that.

Ed, I alwasy figured your gallery would be accom...

2012-01-12T10:00:10.617-05:00

Ed,

I alwasy figured your gallery would be accomodating and very generous with your time. But what if you extended that service instead of waiting to be asked. A bit like opening a door without being asked. Now that's customer service -

and you've already seen that the critic in question doesn't have the gumchin to ask for a prescreening and is distracted by crowds.

What if you did initiate a press preview as I think they do in cinema? Just wondering, I dont know the gallery circuit in and outs and you would. I just know that sometimes, it's better to offer then waiting to be asked.

I couldn't agree more with the last paragraph ...

2012-01-11T13:07:59.353-05:00

I couldn't agree more with the last paragraph of your post. It also highlights what in my opinion is the best reason to buy art; to be able to take your time and live with some of the art that you love. It's an entirely different experience than visiting a museum or gallery, especially for a revolving fare of art exhibits vs. going back time and time again to see your favorites from the permanent collection.

Of course I'm eternally grateful for museums and galleries to present so much amazing art that I can't or don't have the means to live with... or, just exposing me to new things. However I always find the format to be a bit of a compromise. It's a public walk-through. Even when you do find benches/ chairs, they don't exactly invite you to sit down and stay a while...

Critics generally come throughout the exhibition a...

2012-01-11T12:29:42.012-05:00

Critics generally come throughout the exhibition as fits their schedules. If someone wishes an early peek, we are always happy to facilitate that. But often, writers don't identify themselves. The one in question never asked for images or let us know she was writing a review.

I wonder, do you think it worthwhile to have a Pre...

2012-01-11T11:56:39.488-05:00

I wonder, do you think it worthwhile to have a Pre-vernissage event for reviewers only(invited or drop in with credentials). Where they alone are invited to a viewing among just a select few and maybe the artists in attendance?

It might sound like elitist manouvering, but then maybe in such a scenario they could focus and review the art work and not so much the party? Do they prefer day or night shows?