Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Richard Prince
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Feb 19, 2025 Richard Prince, a groundbreaking artist known for his controversial appropriation art and record-breaking auction pieces, discusses his transformative journey in the art world. He delves into the shifting landscape of art in the digital age, exploring how social media influences creativity. The conversation covers his unique approach to re-photography, the tension between reality and fiction, and the complexities of artistic authorship. Prince also reflects on the emotional challenges artists face amid legal struggles, all while highlighting the significance of humor and community in art.
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Re-Photography Breakthrough
- Richard Prince had a breakthrough in 1977 with re-photography, using a camera like an instrument.
- Inspired by musician friends, he treated the camera as an "electronic scissor" to crop and re-contextualize images.
Early Rejection and Audience
- Richard Prince's early audience consisted of a few artist friends, while the photography world rejected his work.
- He chose advertising images that weren't considered aesthetically pleasing, challenging traditional notions of art.
Time Life Inspiration
- Richard Prince worked at Time Life, tearing up magazines and noticing the abundance of advertisements.
- He saw these art-directed images as "real" yet "unreal", lacking clear authorship but offering opportunities for re-contextualization.
