"The Resnick Pavilion, designed by architect Renzo Piano, opened to much hoopla in September." Really? I thought it was reviewed as one of the worst Renzo Piano building ever.
I would rather see artists at an art museum. This is the culture we live in. Anything to generate hype. I hope LACMA's next show focuses on the art of the Louis Vuitton bag.
01/15/2011 10:26 justin
The MoMA space was way too small. Great show but my family couldn't wait to leave du to congestion.
01/15/2011 16:00 Karl
Tim Burton already has a huge venue in which people can see his art - they're called MOVIES. Why is it that having the title "artist" conferred upon you somehow makes you better? James Franco, Burton, the Rodarte sisters? Why not let artists make art and let the movie directors, stars and fashion designers do their jobs?
It's a drag that the museum has to do this to raise money, attendance and its profile when so many of us want to see exhibitions of art that is intended to only be art and is made by artists committed to their profession.
This isn't only the museums' fault, it is the public's fault too for slobbering like Pavlov's dog when the bell of "celebrity" is rung.
01/15/2011 16:57 Marina Marchess
@Marina - your umbrage is understandable. Perhaps you could name some prominent 'real' artists who are not tainted themselves by the contagion of celebrity. The problem is, the lines have been blurred for a long time, and Tim Burton's work, like it or not, has influenced many creative people, even 'real' artists.
When Robert Longo makes a movie, is he no longer an artist? If David Hockney designs sets for a play, is he no longer an artist? This is very subjective territory, with no 'final' definition of what's what. Enjoy what you enjoy, and try not to be too judgmental (we pay critics to do that for us).
01/17/2011 01:19 LA_Artist
@Marina- There is nothing sad about seeing a true artist inspire the young people of today. yes your right he has a huge canvas called movies to share his film work. but above all tim is a writer and an artist. Its great for lesser known artists to have a place to share as well but remember, without tim and artists that inspire on a wide range, there may not be as many artists that follow unconventional work. If tim has sold out to the masses in media. his films wouldnt live under so much scrutiny. Tim makes art for himself and his fans not for the media or the mainstream
01/20/2011 19:49 Lizzy Cline
Oh man! So excited.
Why is it that so many times, when an artist gains notoriety and is no longer "underground" people begin to call them a sell out?
Can't wait!
God he is overrated.
Tim is a genius. I'd love to see this.
"The Resnick Pavilion, designed by architect Renzo Piano, opened to much hoopla in September." Really? I thought it was reviewed as one of the worst Renzo Piano building ever.
I would rather see artists at an art museum. This is the culture we live in. Anything to generate hype. I hope LACMA's next show focuses on the art of the Louis Vuitton bag.
The MoMA space was way too small. Great show but my family couldn't wait to leave du to congestion.
Tim Burton already has a huge venue in which people can see his art - they're called MOVIES. Why is it that having the title "artist" conferred upon you somehow makes you better? James Franco, Burton, the Rodarte sisters? Why not let artists make art and let the movie directors, stars and fashion designers do their jobs?
It's a drag that the museum has to do this to raise money, attendance and its profile when so many of us want to see exhibitions of art that is intended to only be art and is made by artists committed to their profession.
This isn't only the museums' fault, it is the public's fault too for slobbering like Pavlov's dog when the bell of "celebrity" is rung.
@Marina - your umbrage is understandable. Perhaps you could name some prominent 'real' artists who are not tainted themselves by the contagion of celebrity. The problem is, the lines have been blurred for a long time, and Tim Burton's work, like it or not, has influenced many creative people, even 'real' artists.
When Robert Longo makes a movie, is he no longer an artist? If David Hockney designs sets for a play, is he no longer an artist? This is very subjective territory, with no 'final' definition of what's what. Enjoy what you enjoy, and try not to be too judgmental (we pay critics to do that for us).
@Marina- There is nothing sad about seeing a true artist inspire the young people of today. yes your right he has a huge canvas called movies to share his film work. but above all tim is a writer and an artist. Its great for lesser known artists to have a place to share as well but remember, without tim and artists that inspire on a wide range, there may not be as many artists that follow unconventional work. If tim has sold out to the masses in media. his films wouldnt live under so much scrutiny. Tim makes art for himself and his fans not for the media or the mainstream
Oh man! So excited.
Why is it that so many times, when an artist gains notoriety and is no longer "underground" people begin to call them a sell out?