Comments on: Smithsonian Behind the Scenes: Contemporary Art Conservation http://art-for-design.com/contemporary-art/smithsonian-behind-the-scenes-contemporary-art-conservation The Art of Life Sun, 09 May 2010 20:11:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: rozchatt http://art-for-design.com/contemporary-art/smithsonian-behind-the-scenes-contemporary-art-conservation/comment-page-1#comment-2521 rozchatt Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:16:58 +0000 http://art-for-design.com/contemporary-art/smithsonian-behind-the-scenes-contemporary-art-conservation#comment-2521 <b>Very interesting ...</b> <br> Very interesting issue about artists using "fugitive" materials. If an artist deliberately chooses to use a material which will not last over time is there really any reason to preserve it for the ages? Many artists in fact choose to create work for the moment, acknowledging the transitory nature of life. On the other hand an artist might want to create something that will last through time and therefore should as much as possible use methods and materials that are durable and long lasting. Very interesting …
Very interesting issue about artists using “fugitive” materials. If an artist deliberately chooses to use a material which will not last over time is there really any reason to preserve it for the ages?

Many artists in fact choose to create work for the moment, acknowledging the transitory nature of life.

On the other hand an artist might want to create something that will last through time and therefore should as much as possible use methods and materials that are durable and long lasting.

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