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Candice Bergen | 03/11/2009 11:00 pm

Candice Bergen: Art World Has the 'Moral Compass of a Mobster'

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In response to: Is Mona Lisa frowning? How do you think the current recession will affect the art world?
Candice Bergen
Art world, schmart world. This depression is causing so many people to suffer that the art world, which has the moral compass of a mobster, is the least of our concerns. We have a house in France near the great cave paintings and people can always go back to something more primitive since the urge to create is primal anyway.
Read more about: Arts, Culture, Economy, Recession

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Mugsy Peabody
Well, Candice, except for the wonderful artists and sculptures and musicians who are world-class and haven’t had your luck with being born into a professional class that would support them.
By Mugsy Peabody on 03/12/2009 1:46 am
Karen R
I suspect that’s not to whom she was directing her comment. When I initially read the topic my first thought was about the high end fine art market and I agree with her comment regarding that.
By Karen R on 03/12/2009 5:22 am
Mugsy Peabody
Candice, and everyone else, you might want to check out a couple of women artists on the web who I think are extraordinary artists:  http://www.josiesullivan.com/ and http://amanajohnson.net/  They could certainly use your support.
By Mugsy Peabody on 03/12/2009 3:22 pm
Mugsy Peabody

One of my very favorite painters is my friend Grace Harwood.  Some of her available paintings are on Picasa at http://picasaweb.google.com/1grace.harwood/AvailablePaintings?authkey=Gv…

I think others should add good artists they know to this thread.  xo, MP

By Mugsy Peabody on 03/12/2009 3:44 pm
Deni G
Wonderful fabulous paintings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Deni G on 03/29/2009 10:23 pm
Josie Sullivan
Ahhhhhh, Thanks Mugsy! I need to update that site to show some of my new work.
By Josie Sullivan on 03/12/2009 5:16 pm
belladora smith
You have a good friend and beautiful work.
By belladora smith on 03/12/2009 5:38 pm
Rain in Minneapolis

Hi, what a beautiful picture—standing by the picket fence with flowers.  Lovely.

By Rain in Minneapolis on 03/12/2009 11:42 pm
Kay Sara

A real up-and-coming artist who has an amazing intellectual approach to art and society is www.stephengdewyer.com   Stephen Dewyer just curated a show at Area 405 called Propositions that was very successfully received http://www.citypaper.com/arts/story.asp?id=17686 .      www.propositionsatarea405.com   

By Kay Sara on 03/14/2009 6:00 am
Adla Coure
Well said Candice. 
By Adla Coure on 03/12/2009 4:24 am
Kay Sara
Well said!???  Yikes.  What exactly is Candice saying?  Is she critiicizing those that buy art?  the entire art world including artists? is she talking about all forms of art including her own - or maybe that is just a craft????
By Kay Sara on 03/14/2009 6:08 am
Serena .

The art world "which has the moral compass of a mobster … the urge to create is primal anyway"?

Are you kidding?  Isn’t performing an art?  So, as an artist you are saying that you have no moral compass worth mentioning?

 I once thought you a classy, smart lady.  I’ve now changed my opinion.

By Serena . on 03/12/2009 4:32 am
Mugsy Peabody
Ah, Serena, don’t be so hard on Ms. Bergen.  She’s a good soul, and we all know that…
By Mugsy Peabody on 03/12/2009 6:47 pm
Lily J
Cheers Candice.  Tough times havae not yet seemed to stop any writier, artist, from being inspired, nor from expression.  Nor has it impaired many from the ability to still appriciate it. Someoone may just have to buy one less "gown" to wear to get to it.
By Lily J on 03/12/2009 6:43 am
Mugsy Peabody
I have no idea what you are saying, Lily J, but I will say this.  For the price of most people’s Prada shoes, they can own a pretty damn good painting.  Long after the shoes have worn out, the painting will still be a wonderful additionl to your life.
By Mugsy Peabody on 03/12/2009 7:31 pm
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