tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post459594381862397675..comments2024-02-16T06:28:45.313+00:00Comments on New Art: Yinka Shonibare and the artist's freedomvvoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13588354953361323938noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post-48893067904968810862011-04-11T16:33:06.358+01:002011-04-11T16:33:06.358+01:00I agree with what you imply: that this obsession w...I agree with what you imply: that this obsession with extreme open-referentiality to Africa and colonialism in his work undermines any true creative power/messages that may come about. He's only slightly critical...That's just one way the art market works though...see Suhail Malik's essay "Critique as Alibi" (http://www.paulkleezentrum.ch/shared/data/pdf/s._malik_critique_as_alibi.pdf)<br /><br />good blog post. I've just finished a research essay on Shonibare and I'm about to add another post about him to my blog. Please do have a look when you are able to :)Sarkishttp://www.sarkisartist.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post-69751111588673955092009-06-21T16:35:50.136+01:002009-06-21T16:35:50.136+01:00The type of cloth they use, called batik, is used ...The type of cloth they use, called batik, is used throughout Africa (and not only) <br /><br /> ...the fabrics are not authentically African – they were produced by the Dutch in the 19th century and then subsequently by the English for sales to the African market.<br /><br />And as Mr. Shonibare has also poited out, the origin of batik is Indonesia, once more removed from 'authentic' Africa.<br /><br />Raj KhadkaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post-12551419271686677502009-04-01T02:22:00.000+01:002009-04-01T02:22:00.000+01:00i wouldn't call it sophisticated saying that YS's ...i wouldn't call it sophisticated saying that YS's artworks have no real cultural meaning; because they do and he states that in several interviews. he looks at dual nationality; questioning power, nationality and identity. he does this playfully to stimulate our (the audiences) response. yes some of his works may be based on appropriations of past artworks he likes but they still have meaning about changing contexts and identities...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post-9186545291227869792007-11-24T21:19:00.000+00:002007-11-24T21:19:00.000+00:00Vojtek,I'm just dealing with the issue of artist's...Vojtek,<BR/>I'm just dealing with the issue of artist's freedom and how he/she functions within the art establishment and the contemporary world...And how this functioning relates to the ethics...It's actually one of the most difficult dilemma to solve - if you self-aware, not naive, you'll - sooner or later - start asking yourself: "How I'm going to function as an artist? - Will I just sell myself or will I wait patiently until a wise critic/art administrator visits my studio and asks me to "go out"?" "Do I have to know "certain" people to exist in today's art market at all?" "How quickly my work will become a commodity just like anything else - and - Will I care?" These questions trouble me a lot...Thanks for asking about an artist's freedom<BR/>KatarzynaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post-80165846627218903002007-02-20T13:14:00.000+00:002007-02-20T13:14:00.000+00:00Great works!! Liked them a lot!Great works!! Liked them a lot!Samit Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384213601656506824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post-69995663590403609842007-02-14T14:29:00.000+00:002007-02-14T14:29:00.000+00:00What to say... except are you guys supplying pictu...What to say... except are you guys supplying pictures/paintings like those for sale i want to put such and my clients will love them at my new amazon store:<BR/>http://astore.amazon.com/masksmarket-20<BR/><BR/><BR/>contact me at www.masksmarket.com<BR/>contact form also for my new site but its still in developmentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post-27633643010128849822007-02-12T17:05:00.000+00:002007-02-12T17:05:00.000+00:00oooooommmmmmmggggggggggggggg.....dis is soo FUKIIN...oooooommmmmmmggggggggggggggg.....dis is soo FUKIIN SHIITAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post-51420267954155106072007-02-07T03:34:00.000+00:002007-02-07T03:34:00.000+00:00nice blogsite and I love the work of Yinka Shoniba...nice blogsite and I love the work of Yinka Shonibare check out http://bigbangbindu.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post-55010114519873399052006-12-07T02:54:00.000+00:002006-12-07T02:54:00.000+00:00I am thrilled to have come across your sophisticat...I am thrilled to have come across your sophisticated art blog this evening. Thanks for your great images and thoughts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475024301146537719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11074051.post-66929780528870332542006-11-29T17:51:00.000+00:002006-11-29T17:51:00.000+00:00try also www.new-art.de.tttry also www.new-art.de.ttAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com