Can we talk about this? Bravo’s “next great artist” reality tv show, “Work of Art,” is returning on October 12th. Read all of the gruesome details here: http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/38451/bravos-work-of-art-returns-in-october-minus-jeanne-greenberg-rohatyn-but-plus-sucklord-and-parkour/
A pretty interesting summary of a show that has intrigued, pissed-off, and impassioned the art world, for better or for worse- From Time magazine: Bravo Reality Show “Work of Art” Riles Up the Art World In the traditionally opaque world of art and art criticism, however, where opinions are usually safely buried under layers of jargon, Work of Art has caused a sensation. On the one hand, its very existence has ruffled art critics, who deride the concept as puerile. (“Vacant television piddle,” scoffed Christopher Knight in the Los Angeles Times, before dismissing the show’s definition of portraiture as too 17th century.) On the other, it is studied in microscopic detail by a bevy of culture blogs and mainstream websites, from the Wall Street Journal online to ArtInfo.com, all of which offer detailed recaps brimming with theoretical references and healthy doses of snark. While some bloggers and commentators have hailed the program for its demystification of the artistic process, others trash-talk the show for its artifice and vow never to watch.Read more: http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,2008102,00.html
From Bravotv.com: Work of Art, the Next Great Artist “In each episode, contestants are faced with the challenge of creating unique pieces in a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, collage and industrial design. The weekly assignments are exciting, original and will challenge the artists’ to push the limits of their technical skills and creative boundaries. Completed works of art will be appraised by our panel of top art world figures alongside a new celebrated guest judge every week. Through a gallery showing at the end of each challenge, these industry select dictate which artists have successfully mastered the subject matter and creation of their piece, as well as whose concept leaves the greatest impact.” Check out the artists and judges: http://www.bravotv.com/work-of-art/season-1/bios