Last week one of the worlds leading street artists, Adam Neate showcased his latest exhibition. It consisted of 1,000 pieces of his work being deposited across the capital – left for whoever wishes to take them. The work is estimated to be worth £1million with individual pieces capable of fetching £43,000.
This sparked the usual ‘What is Art’ debate round my dinner table on Sunday afternoon, and indeed it does offer a good question. When taken out of it’s context what indeed can be called art – is the cuddly toy bear left on the steps on St. Pauls merely a child’s toy or is it indeed a carefully placed, well positioned piece of art? Is the doddle on the back of a receipt blowing in the wind actually a masterpiece?
So next time you’re wondering around Trafalgar Square have a closer look – after all you could be staring at £43,000 worth of art...
For more information look at www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/as-art-market-bottoms-out-a-painter-gives-his-work-away-for-nothing-1003954.html
By Jessica Greatrex
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