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Jeff Koons elevated banal objects into art; the 'Rabbit' (created in 1986) is the most expensive artwork ever sold by a living artist (€81.4 million). Reflect on the banalities around you—what might you transform into valuable assets? www.artcipation.com https://lnkd.in/d24tuEQJ https://lnkd.in/d24tuEQJ #artandleadership #artandbusiness

This article has some simple advice for starting and growing your art collection. The short of it: buy what you like, look for local artists. (There’s more great points to consider in the article.)

Abstract art can be a more challenging concept for some. In this video I share some thoughts on why abstraction can actually be easier to connect to than a lot of other types of art.

Such an inspirational story about Dr. Richard Natoli! It's heartwarming to see residents connecting with him through their grandchildren, a beautiful reminder of their own experiences raising kids. While it's fantastic that he found a new passion, it's disappointing that someone with his skills was forced to retire. This is why government intervention is crucial. Given the rising ageing population, governments must actively reimagine employment policies. This is crucial to harnessing the experience and skills of older workers, addressing labour shortages, and boosting economic growth. Inclusive workplaces not only benefit individuals but also contribute to a more vibrant and resilient society. Research confirms that mental and social engagement can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other age-related diseases. Our seniors deserve the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society. #SecondAct #SeniorInspiration #ArtTherapy #ActiveAging #EndAgeism #GovernmentSupport #AlzheimersPrevention

I grew up getting strange comments from older family members who would liken my body to that of Saartjie Baartman. And not the simple appearance of it, but the object of her body, almost to ridicule that shape- the shape of African women.  The story of Saartjie Baartman is tragic not only because of the extent of her exploitation and objectification, but that these exploitative dehumanizing colonial perspectives on African subjectivity have found continuity into the 20th and 21st centuries. My research on photographic archives has been a pathway to a deeper interrogation of these subjectivities. From the advent of the photographic medium in Africa, to it's pervasion as an ethnographic tool, and then a means of highlighting the spectacular violence that African and other oppressed peoples have been subjected to, photography has played a significant role in showing us how these dehumanizing gazes have been formalized.  This article is such a necessary historical refresher. It is also a much welcome resuscitation of our collective outrage towards what Saartjie Baartman was subjected to. We should never ever forget what she was subjected to. This outrage is what opens our eyes up to the dangers of curating, exhibiting, writing, documenting with no apathy or critical thought.  There's a nuance to how the article reflects on Saartjie's supposed agency (or lack thereof) in her enslavement and exploitation. I hope to think and write about these nuances one day. I mean, what do we do with those supposed moments of defiance? What do we do with the ambiguities of consent in colonial contexts?  The work we do in cultural institutions, as both knowledge production and cultural expression, will always be tethered to these tragic colonial histories. The ambiguities and silences inherent in what was written by White scholars is perhaps exactly where we should be starting our work. To reflect on them is to continually remind ourselves of how diligent we need to be in restoring our collective dignity.  Awesome read. Cudos to the writers.

Bravo Gap ✨ This is a great example of the importance of injecting popular culture into campaigns because creating a campaign concept that isn’t relevant to your target audience is pointless. What they’ve done is managed to connect two target audiences into one: Tyla’s and Jungle’s. Both international artists are what I think most would consider ‘successful up-and-coming artists’ with combined monthly listeners of 37M on Spotify. A clever way to put GAP on the MAP, and this is what advertising should be about. ✨

I absolutely love this campaign! Here are my thoughts on why: Collaborative Reach: It's genius how they're bringing together the fanbases of three different groups, potentially even those who may have drifted away from the GAP brand. It's like a breath of fresh air, a chance to reintroduce the brand to those audiences. And with Tyla being a Grammy award winner and the addition of Jungle, the two combined have a monthly listenership of 37.2 million. Talk about a stellar reach! Their involvement brings such a youthful and exciting vibe to the campaign. Then there's The Arts Meet Fashion aspect. This campaign is the perfect fusion of art and fashion. From the captivating choreography to the stunning cinematography, the vibrant color grading, and the impeccable styling of the performers, every detail adds up to create a mood and energy that jumps right through the screen. It's engaging, it's fun, and it's connecting with the customers. And let's not forget about Familiarity. GAP has always been synonymous with Americana classics and an optimistic spirit. While recent marketing efforts might have strayed a bit, this campaign feels like a true return to form. It's like a nod to the classic Khaki Swing commercial, Khaki a-go-go, and more. It's like GAP saying, "Hey, remember what we're all about? Well, we're back!" Overall, I'm thrilled to see GAP taking this exciting direction. They're not just moving forward; they're getting back to their roots in a fresh, modern way. It's the kind of move that makes you sit up and take notice. And personally, I can't wait to see where they go from here. #fashion #linenmoves #gap #gapinc #ss24 #marketing #influencermarketing #art #artinbusiness

Great to see a retail brand getting back to emotional branding. I hope that this video isn't lost in a sea of retail messaging and that it's meaningfully integrated so all consumers get the feeling, with or without the great dance moves. Integration isn't always easy in retail, but it builds connection and trust when well executed. #branding #integratedmarketing #customerexperience

What a powerful image. Artist: Pawel Kuczynski

‼️THIS IS HOW IT’S DONE‼️ This is a perfect example that using dancers and performers for campaigns and marketing will massively boost a brands/company interaction and engagement! It’s fresh, fun and different! It’s more exciting to watch and celebrates people’s gifts and creativity. Within 24hours it has reached 2.9 million views just on their Instagram alone! When on average a normal campaign video only get around 60-100k views… which shows how important it is to book professional dancers for any marketing and campaign strategies. Social media is a huge platform that reaches millions of people worldwide, more campaigns need to be as exciting as this and more visually engaging! Additionally, you gotta remember the amount of genuine personal followers each dancer has, who will share/repost and comment to support their friends/family. So even more engagement on the post! Well done Gap you got mine and over 2.9million(and counting) people’s attention and now I want the whole collection!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽