Here is an interesting article that speaks to the issues of the Arts and Money, that we discussed in class recently:
In the article, Jeffrey Lewis discusses the economics of being an indie folk rock “star.” Interesting that he can 1)maintain the persona of a bohemian folk -rock independent musician, 2) run his own booking office 3) supervise and produce his own recordings, 4) maintain his web site and internet presence 5) compose and perform music that people want to buy 6) do all of this with enough creative and business savvy that he owns property in the West Village and a car. And he is doing all of this without the benefit of a union job and a regular reliable paycheck. Even so, I sense the push and pull between the rival (and disparate) forces of Art and Commerce. This is a very real and ongoing aspect of EVERY art form we have encountered. It just goes along with existing in the real world.
