The New York Times asks artists how the recession is affecting their lives and work (h/t: Alison Kemper). Money quote:
“I love it. The only thing that makes me sad is that I can’t make a living right now.”
While the responses comprise a small, ad hoc sample, my read is that the artists in major centers like NYC and San Francisco seem more upbeat than those in harder-hit Rustbelt communities.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:31 am
I think the point is how are artist responding to the recession. It also leads a back to what is the role of the ‘artist’ in society? and what is the artists role in this new norm?