The introduction covers Karl Marx views and predictions on the future of capitalism and its effect on the proletariat. Because the social structure evolves slowly it has taken a half of century  for the changes to occur and now is the time we can assess and fix the problem. The way the superstructure was at that point in time he felt art would be limited and “manipulated in the interests of fascism.”

Section 1 explains how technology has changed and has allowed for art to become mass produced. It began with the Greeks reproducing by casting and stamping  bronze and terracottas. Then technology began to advance from movable type to lithography and now photography. Not only did the advancement make production faster and easier but also changed the art form and the way things are captured. Film being instant may now be changing the way traditional art is viewed and reproduced.

Public Art vs. Private Art

Art has a different meaning to everyone which is why some art is meant to be shared and displayed while others are solely made for the artist.

Public art can be displayed and shared in many different ways and is most commonly shared via museums and galleries. In this day and age you can now find art outside of galleries and these are often made with the public in mind. Artists that choose to display their work publicly are often trained in the arts and are influenced by the outside world.   Many artists choose to share their work  to provoke ideas and thoughts among viewers and peers. Some may also do it just for recognition of their talent or for the work to be appreciated. Generally any public displayed art is granted permission to be displayed by the artist or whoever has ownership of the pieces.

There are often times artists choose not to share or display their work and they make it personally for themselves. This is what we would label as “private art” because it was originally created in the idea no one else will see it. These artists are usually self taught and create art from emotions, life experiences or a yearning to create. Quite often these individuals are isolated from the outside world and it’s influences. The only reason these artists are known is because circumstances beyond their control. The most common reason their art is now public is because they have past away and family or close friends felt the work should be shared.

These artists shown are public and private artists that have become well known for their unique work. You will see that artists that are self taught are also able to produce professional  high quality looking work equally to the trained artists.

Moving Man from Charles Kershaw on Vimeo.

Vp Intergalactic Remix from Charles Kershaw on Vimeo.

My idea was to show  different forms of unique art from installations to objects. I’m still not to sure how I would present this but I want to show the variety of artistic styles. Depending on how I present this I will be sure of what works to show form the artist I have chosen.

Janet Cardiff and George Miller

Leurin Soundscape

One voice(Mine)

Claes Oldenburg

Nek Chand

Adolph Wolfli

Audio Imagery A Trip Through New York by Hsizzle

http://soundcloud.com/hsizzle/train

Soundscape

Random voices, multiple footsteps, heels tapping, automated message: next stop 96 street, high pitch sound, conversations, bags swishing, come on!, I’m hungry, we are going home to eat now, screeching, multiple doors opening, more footsteps, rapid movements, wait wait! hold it! expletive!, doors shutting, loud music, tapping, we are going to bestbuy.

I was sitting inside the 96th street train station during rush hour.

One voice