October 25, 2011
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There are a number of stories in circulation about famous artists who died extremely poor. People tend to remember these stories, because they fit the present mythology of the arts. Nevertheless, the biographies of famous artists from the past are … Continue reading
September 19, 2011
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How can artists and intermediaries who deny the economy make a living? Some evidently do. Anti-market behavior can be profitable. Sometimes, the more anti-commercial artists and intermediaries present themselves, the higher their status and incomes are. Such a-commercial attitudes don’t … Continue reading
July 3, 2010
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Scholars back in 1995 speculated about the impact of the ongoing digital revolution on the viability of cities. Only 14 years ago, the mainstream view was that, as digital media and the internet had killed distance, they would also kill … Continue reading
July 3, 2010
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graffiti, one of urban societies impassioned themes, yet portrayed by those with a parish council mentality as a notorious, infamous practice, an almost destructive force. damaging, rather than contributing to the environment. Yet, for many, graffiti is a way of … Continue reading
July 3, 2010
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Cruising down Marine Drive in Mumbai, you would see a lot of Art Deco styled buildings much like the many picture you may see of buildings in Miami, typically hotels etc; all of them overlooking the sea, some well preserved, … Continue reading