i think art is the one occupation that a CV or resume is complete bullshit. you're either talented or you're not. your work should speak for itself. i'm not saying that art school isn't relevant... it's just not necessary... therefore the CV isn't either. it's only the portfolio that matters. it's not like a surgeon or an aeronautical engineer where their qualifications actually matter. just look at the art and decide if it's any good based on what it looks like, not if they have a BFA in critical and visual studies with a minor in mixed media installations. seriously... it's just art! you love it because you just do. i think it's a scam that art "appreciators" have come up with in order to justify appreciating crap... to create an industry of exclusion and give monetary value to imaginary gems. i just don't see it. to prove my point here are two images... from two different artists. is one more qualified to succeed because their work was a result of attending a prestigious art school and the other's a result of 3rd grade? is it even obvious which is which?
on a side note... i'm not trying to offend either artist, i'm only using their "resumes" to make a point. i happen to like both pieces... just not based on the artists' education.
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