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How do you finance art? Read this article to get five ways to finance art.

I cannot wait to receive my copy of this marvelous book!

Many thanks to Temple University on granting my 2023 Doctoral degree and to a number of remarkable people, including Dr. Ted Latham for his academic advisement, and to my committee including Professors Matthew Greenbaum, Michael Klein & Robert Shuman. Much appreciation also to my family and friends (including to those of you on LinkedIn). You're welcome to view my dissertation, which compares music and architecture through Beethoven's 9th Symphony and the Chrysler Building through ProQuest archives https://lnkd.in/eg4Vkmzu or to enjoy a few excerpts of my monograph in the following post.

One big mistake art collectors make: Buying art that appeals to everyone but themselves. "Instead, trust your instincts. Really differentiate yourself by collecting art that’s deeply personal to you," says Jason Rubell, co-founder of the Rubell Museums. We spoke with Jason about how leading with curiosity can help you build a more customized collection. Learn more insights: http://ms.spr.ly/6042Ypv84

THEN AND NOW SERIES- REALLY- WHAT A CROCK "Today, the ethics of collecting and displaying works removed from their places of origin during periods of European colonialism is a subject of debate among museums, local and national governments, collectors, and the public. The MFA displays these Benin artworks for the benefit of communities in Boston and abroad, and holds them in the public trust where they may be studied and viewed by all." https://lnkd.in/eyyUrCS3

My top 3 books to read instead of getting an art degree. 1. Museum Studies, An Anthology Of Contexts Second Edition. 2. Art in Theory 1900 to 2000 and Anthology of Changing Ideas 3. The Profitable Artist, A Handbook for All Artists in the performing Literary and Visual Arts

Here's a resource that is much needed in our field! A book on Evaluating Accessibility in Museums. Speaking of which - if you are interested in accessibility in exhibit design, you should also check out OMSI's new Design Challenge Resource collection which includes a chapter on accessibility: https://lnkd.in/gM9Piw3c

Da Vinci, Euler, Franklin & chiaroscuro? “Franklin participated in activities outside of her work too, such as hiking and attending concerts; being in nature or experiencing music or art can help refine perspective on a problem. Rotation, transparency, and transverse sections—illustration techniques popularized by Leonardo da Vinci—have long been used in science to portray the complex geometric clues held in every black-and-white, two-dimensional image. These illustration methods help us envision matter on multiple planes and solve visual problems. It is not just structure or geometry that is necessary for these interpretations, but also an appreciation of gray scales and of the subtle changes and variations in x-ray film.” https://lnkd.in/e4vPV-JG

It's really dang cool to get to use your talents to help other people - and make a living doing it! Check out this latest published piece I wrote about Visit Casper (WY) for Herrmann Global.

https://lnkd.in/gbcMhUMN The newest conversation is up. We talk about the collaboration between art and science. Listen and enjoy and spread the link. KLCC