We're usually agnostics when it comes to corporate giants with billions to burn. But Paul Allen is pushing his luck. The blurred lines between public and private are getting to be too much -- it's hard NOT to be jealous for Seattle's museums and public spaces.
Seattle Times: Paul Allen's Experience Art Project
Paul Allen is about to break the secrecy that's long shrouded his art collection. Over the years, ARTnews magazine has cited Allen as one of the world's top spenders on art, yet few people seem to know exactly what he's been buying.
Maybe we're being naive. Maybe public art museums are structured business entities just like Allen's EMP. Maybe we should be glad Allen is sharing his collection with the proletariat. But we'd rather see this kind of spirit enriching a true public institution vs. the qausi-public institution in Seattle Center.
EMP is a non-profit today but that's not the long-term goal. Be careful putting too much of your city's culture in hands that are seeking profit.
--j
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SAM will be closed. Why shouldn't we embrace an opportunity to see pieces from a remarkable private collection.
Especially considering the refreshing curatorial concept of pairing impressionist works with contemporary masterpieces.
Don't sweat it, just go and enjoy.
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