Artist Spotlight

Now Free! Figital Revolution Manifesto PDF Download

by EveNSteve

In celebration the revolution’s ten year anniversary, I have decided to post the Figital Revolution Manifesto book as a free PDF download. (The print copy is no longer available for purchase online.) Written in 2007 and admittedly snarky and over the top, I am struck by the fact that, despite so many changes in the industry, the book is entirely still relevant today! I want to thank my wife, Eve Ogden Schaub as my co-author… she has moved onto bigger projects like her book Year of No Sugar which went viral… and her next book is due out in January 2017 so stay tuned.

Book Link:

TheFigitalRevolution

Viva la Revolution-

Stephen

 

The Spectacle and not the Art

by EveNSteve

After watching this video of U2 playing in disguise in Grand Central I was immediately upset that it was not until it was revealed that they were U2 that the crowd really cared about the music. It was the same music, but now the spectacle had a name and value… kinda like when you go to see the $40 million dollar Picasso at a museum– are you going to see a Picasso or the $40 million dollar painting? For most people I feel it is the latter. I also find Fallon’s remarks about supporting local artists to be right on— if you want art in your life and community you have to support it, whether it is U2, or a local painter, art enriches our lives and makes life worth living.

Artists Supporting Artists: AMONG WOLVES Movie

by EveNSteve

Making a film is hard and costs lots and lots and LOTS of $$$$$. My RIT friend Shawn Convey has been working on this movie about Bosnian war veterans- and the wild horses they work to protect- for several years. He just needs a bit more cash to finish making it happen: I hope you will consider being a part of this effort on any level.

Support your local artist! Artists supporting artists is always a good idea!

Viva la Revolution- Stephen

TRAILER:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/960622574/among-wolves-a-doc-film

 

Vermeer as Photographer

by EveNSteve

Screen Shot 2014-09-09 at 10.32.15 AMClick on the play button to listen to an engaging discussion/ review of the movie Tim’s Vermeer with author Eve O. Schaub and Stephen Schaub. This is a great movie and one I recommend for everyone, a must watch!

Movie Trailer:

Additional Information: Prof Philip Steadman (UCLS) on the film ‘Tim’s Vermeer’

Now go rent the movie!!!

Viva la Revolution- Stephen

 

The Art of the Steal

by EveNSteve

With the advent of new developments in the story I’ve been thinking a lot about Vivian Maier and her work. Yes, it does boil down to money when you die, but the Maier example is actually small potatoes. If you have not seen the movie “The Art of the Steal” then go watch it now.

It deals with the subject of the infamous Barnes Collection, at $25 billion perhaps the most valuable in the world. With no heirs, questionable trustees, and a city hell-bent on increasing it’s art collection … the story of the stealing of the Barnes Collection contains enough intrigue and outrage to make any artist- and collector- rethink what it means to “own” artwork.

Trailer:

you can also watch the movie on youtube….

The Art of the Steal Movie

I was fortunate to visit the Barnes Foundation before it was stolen and moved to it’s current location in Philadelphia… I have not been back since. I find it too upsetting.

The lesson here? Make babies so at least you have an heir!

Viva la Revolution- Stephen

Side by Side The Movie

by EveNSteve

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A must watch! Click on the audio play button to listen to a review and thoughts by yours truly and guest contributor Author Eve O. Schaub.