Nobody takes a good idea and makes it his own like Richard Prince, who has carved his place in contemporary art by recycling, reflecting, and reframing the imagery of others. His unique art of appropriation–from biker culture to car culture, comedians to cowboys, pinups to pulp fiction–redefined the creative process for a generation of artists.
Organized by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, Richard Prince: Spiritual America opens next week in galleries 4, 5, and 6. Tickets for the After Hours preview party on Friday, March 21 are still available.
Installation photo by Cameron Wittig
The question, “Who is Richard Prince?” is not a rhetoircal one. Richard prince is a thief.
Comment by Karen Engelbretson — 3/19/2008 @ 12:11 pm
Nihilism was what Nietzsche thought could end civilisation and Mr Prince shows the way. Is this just about commodity that increases in value, as if the work is of value because you can sell it at auction? As to being a thief it would be fair I think to define capitalism as a sort of institutional theft, no stealing is the way we are. And the best thieves thrive, like to know more about the cats who painted the illustrations for those Nursie books.As well it’s not just stealing it’s stealing the best images like say the Campell’s Soup can .. It’s ok it’s just too big for it’s britches. Alot of that going around (stealing fame).
Comment by Franky Gaard — 5/28/2008 @ 12:24 pm