School of Saatchi
This weekend I could take some time to see the 4 episodes of "School of Saatchi " (" School of Saatchis "), a program that aired on the Perfidious Albion in 2009. And is that the program is very interesting for many reasons:
basically consists of an" Idol "but artists, in which the prize bottom line is that the winning artist will exhibit a piece in the Hermitage, within which was once the last exhibition of Saatchi . This already makes you think: "Is it in this in what has become the world art, a Pop Idol? ". For those who do not know, Saatchi was one of the founders of the largest advertising agency of the time, transformed into art collector and promoter. Has of the largest art galleries in the world, has a great gallery online (registration is free and you can even upload your amateur work, so cheer up), and sponsors many events annually. Is loved and hated in equal measure, touted as a transgressive art that seeks not remain indifferent, sometimes turning to artists that hardly anyone understands. I am in a middle way: as a developer I think artistic patronage of Koons, Hirst and Tracey Emin has not contributed anything to the art world (and yes some disrepute in some respects - see the latest exhibition Hirst still hear the boos), whereas they have discovered marvels like Jenny Saville, who do deserve the leap to the foreground (in my opinion is always, of course). On the other hand, I think as marketing or financial sponsor, has no rival. Any marketing department would give anything to have it in front.
The contest starts when calling all aspiring artist to attend an "audition" in which they can show their work, which will be reviewed by several experts Saatchi. Thus leaving 12 candidates to be submitted by another work at short notice, to be re-examined. First mosqueo : Of all who are of every age and condition, the 12 candidates are under 30 years: so you know artist friends, if you have more than 30 tacos do not care if you have done a thousand shows, escribáis art criticism in the newspaper most important of your city, or charge you lots of curating exhibitions: for Saatchi not describe. Second mosqueo: of the 12 candidates, only 1 is a painter. All other facilities or make video, I do not understand how Saville has become something Saatchi. No sculptors.
After presenting his works, the 12 candidates are reduced to 6 (the painter is among them, thank goodness). They should make a nude session to see their qualities against reality, a drawing that will work side by side they must develop to earn points and view your progress. Third mosqueo : none can do two lines together at the time of drawing the nude, and that everyone has been (or will) to art schools (except the painter, who is self-taught)!. Even the painter is able to draw the nude. At least one of the facility makes a very nice picture, but yes, pure abstract expressionism in which there is no reference to naked before him, the objective of the test.
New test: Couples should make a work in Hastings (city English coast) to the public, in which he would also vote in a ballot for that purpose. The 3 groups make a setup, of course, some mobile and some not. Saatchi decides that the best work is the least voted by visitors to the town.
Another test: an old English castle, should replace any object they find in him by his work. The painter makes a picture (which is a potato, recognized by the public, experts Saatchi, Saatchi , and servant of you), the plant plants among which are 2,000 cakes of flour stacked on the floor , a pulley that drives a tassel (which ultimately has no movement) books on the floor ... Win stacked cakes, according to Saatchi .
Last race: in the gallery itself Saatchi, each have the space to prepare and present what they want. The painter makes two tables (one very interesting abstract collage reliefs), and the rest ... facilities (a large wooden caravan, a wooden tower to go up a Tesla generator that will fit a wig, two painted wood panels, and a gate with a trunk nailed that one of the girls found on the street, and bought the neighboring community and transported to the gallery.
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Fourth : Aunt win ... good 19 years! (The trunk found in the street). Throughout the program experts have been saying Saatchi seems that girl is a "bluff " good ideas for alternative crap (to me all seem crap), well, I Saatchi said it the best by far. Fifth
mosqueo : SAATCHI NOT APPEAR AT ANY TIME IN THE CHAPTERS. Since it is known their proverbial fondness not appear in public, but is a bit too much to a program with your name not remove or far away, it gives the feeling of being all based on a script.
So you know, friends artists: if you are over 25 years, no facilities do not know how to use complicated electronic devices that release sparks (or saws and hammers, as I do), you're a woman, and you're not very good, you have nothing to do in the School of Saatchis (yes, I've had a great time seeing how they prepared their presentations in documentary Bloopers plan, if you want to have a good time, look for the chapters - in inglis pitinglis - and enjoy).
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