The headline in the NY TIMES reads: Some Object as Museum Shows Its Trustee’s Art
Summary: IT's a coup for the smooth blend of of opportunism, commerce and public service!
Myself, I don't mind so long as it's all transparent, which, in this case would entail The NEw Museum posting a giant sign listing two major "red flag" confessions:
- This show is curated by an artist who stands to gain worth and prestige by showing his own work in this public forum.
- This show is comprised of works owned by our trustee Dakis Joannou, a famed collector of the works of our curator, Jeff Koons who is also his BFF.
Related Story: Channel's Curatorial PR Coup:
http://h2taa.blogspot.com/2008/07/chanels-curatorial-pr-coup.html
http://h2taa.blogspot.com/2008/07/chanels-curatorial-pr-coup.html
