Letters

Art Business News, April, 2001

GRAFFITI GRIPES

Gallery owners should be offended by the January article on graffiti. The writer and a few NYC galleries with bizarre values appear to be awestruck by graffiti and substantially give praise to common criminals.

A man who commits a violent rape and afterwards says a cheery goodbye is still a despicable rapist. Spray-painting hoodlums are certainly not artists. If someone wants to be an artist, let them work with board, canvas, marble or clay. You would be furious if valueless spray paint bums put graffiti on your store front, house or car. I could take a screwdriver and etch some very interesting designs on your car, but I doubt you would call me an artist.

Scott Hunter International Creative Artist, Phoenix

BIG THANKS

I wanted to take the opportunity to than you deeply for the spot you gave to Fred Peters in [the February issue] of Art Business News and Preview Magazine. Unbelievable! It left me speechless and quite honestly brought tears to my eyes. You have been so kind and supportive of my company and I appreciated you more than I can say.

Carolyn Brinkerhoff Platinum Raven Inc., Portland, Ore.

MURRAY'S FANS CHECK IN

I am a subscriber to Art Business News and own an art gallery in the Charleston, S.C. area. I have been reading with some interest the marketing articles by Murray Raphel. [You recently put me in touch with him] and I was pleasantly surprised at his willingness to provide me with marketing information and his upcoming publication. I want to share with you how pleasant and informative Mr. Raphel is. You are extremely fortunate to have him as a contributor to your publication, and I wanted to express my appreciation to you and to him for the courtesies extended to me.

Nelson Chase The Artworks Collection, Mount Pleasant, S.C.