Comments on: Is art too popular?

By: Reyahn King

Reyahn King — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:30:49 +0000

I agree with Martin: it’s impossible for art ever to be too popular. It’s not seen as an important subject in schools and some people still think galleries should be quiet elite experiences. At National Museums Liverpool and at the Walker Art Gallery, we strive to make art as popular as possible. That’s why we admire Rolf Harris and are going to work with him in 2012 – he has brought an interest in making art to millions of people.

By: Matt Whyndham

Matt Whyndham — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:43:21 +0000

Don’t know whether art can ever be too popular, but the concept of popularity is itself too popular. Bums on seats, eyeballs, sales or hits, however you measure it, it’s not the same as impact.

By: Tag

Tag — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:36:31 +0000

I look Fwd to it becoming even more popular.I want Art to be Consumed in the Same way Music and Literature is.People buying it on a regular Basis visitng Websites and Galleries to buy it Art becoming accessible and cheaper.more and more people producing it putting on guerilla exhibitions,more available thru other outlet, we need a revolution in the way it is consumed,there is an appetite out there for Art. go to any Gallery,art is popular,needs to be more so

By: Arlene K

Arlene K — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:20:58 +0000

Far from it… Art is what you what you make it, what you take from it and can live on in your mind – providing treasured memories and endless inspiration.

By: Bobby Shen

Bobby Shen — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:16:53 +0000

Not only is art never popular enough, there is a lack of popularity amongst those not actually engaging in what we might term the ‘art world’. Looking at the entire populace, despite ‘art’ being introduced in just about every childhood education and every piece of public art yearning to be seen, art is still a very exclusive and unflowered field.