Dollars + Sense = Investing in Creativity
For better and worse, we live in a world where capitalism is alive and well. Depending on who you ask. Most of society measures success in dollars and cents (or whatever other currency you use). So it's only common sense that creatives of all kinds want to sell their work.
Ironically, many in the creative communities considering selling to be selling out. And often push that message any/everywhere they can. It's in our opinion counter-productive to our collective creativity and sustainability.
While the financial realm often operates within the boundaries of predictability, the world of creativity thrives on the unconventional, the daring, and the unpredictable.
It's paramount to recognize the significance of investing in and supporting the arts. You're not just supporting individual artists. You're nurturing human expression and pushing the boundaries of collective imagination.
It takes uncommon sense to recognize the value of investing in endeavors that transcend the mundane.
Supporting artists is not just an act of benevolence; it is a conscious investment in the enrichment of our society and the perpetuation of our cultural identity. Without the bold strokes of a painter, the evocative prose of a writer, or the emotive strains of a musician, our world would be devoid of the vibrancy and depth that art infuses into every facet of our existence.
Below are some art, art history, news articles, quotes, and videos to help inspire you to support creatives you admire and work you love even more.
Thanks for reading!
Clint
ART PATRONS WHO MADE HISTORY
Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492) Also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, he was a prominent Italian statesman and ruler of the Florentine Republic during the Renaissance. Lorenzo was a significant patron of the arts, supporting artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo.
Catherine the Great (1729-1796) The Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great, was a passionate supporter of the arts and culture. She amassed an impressive art collection and played a crucial role in the development of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.
Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979) An American art collector, Peggy Guggenheim played a pivotal role in the promotion of modern art. She supported and championed several avant-garde artists, including Jackson Pollock and Max Ernst. Her collection eventually became the basis for the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice.
Albert C. Barnes (1872-1951) Dr. Albert C. Barnes was an American physician and art collector known for his extensive collection of Post-Impressionist and early Modernist art. His collection, housed in the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, was groundbreaking for its arrangement and promotion of education in the arts. (See Doc Below: The Art Of The Steal)
Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924) An American art collector and philanthropist, Isabella Stewart Gardner was a patron of the arts during the Gilded Age. She founded the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, which houses her eclectic art collection and remains a cultural institution.
These individuals not only amassed impressive collections but also played vital roles in shaping the art world during their respective eras. Exploring articles and resources about them can offer insights into their passion for art and the impact they had on art history.
NEWS + VIEWS
How Real Estate Mogul Sam Charney Built His Art Collection (artnet)
For the Lakota, Creativity Thrives Where There’s No Word for Art (NYT)
Little Rock woman creates 'My Little Art Gallery' for community (KATV)
You Just Bought a Painting at Art Basel. Now What? (ARTnews)
WORDS OF WISDOM
"The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and arithmetic… music, dance, painting, and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment."
William Bennett
"The life of the arts, far from being an interruption, a distraction, in the life of a nation, is very close to the center of a nation's purpose - and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
John F. Kennedy
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