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During a lovely lunch today with friends who know the PDX art scene well – and are part of it – we talked about the disconnect between artists, gallerists and potential patrons. I was relieved not to focus exclusively on current politics on the one hand, but also dismayed, once again, of how difficult it is to get a foothold in the art world. Then again, I’m not working on it either. Where is an agent when woman needs one?<\/p>\n
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But then I thought of Tiggy Ticehurst. I had met this British artist on the street in NYC, where he simply displayed his current obsession – making fun of contemporary artists who’ve “made it.” \u00a0We chatted for a very short time, me signaling that I was amused by his posters, he complaining that most people don’t even get the jokes.<\/p>\n
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He felt that was particularly troubling given that he “exhibited” in front of the Met or the Whitney or at MOMA where you’d expect the educated classes to congregate.<\/p>\n
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In any case, he made me smile, and today I thought maybe I just hang up a laundry line in the park blocks, in front of the Portland Art Museum and display the wares. If the weather gods are approving. At least I might get to chat with interesting tourists!<\/p>\n
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