Here’s an interesting new project by the folks of Krrb: Cheap Art features local classifieds dedicated to buying and selling artwork priced under $1,000. The idea is based off the Bread and Puppet Cheap Art Manifesto. The folks behind Cheap Art believe art should be available to everyone, not just the privileged. The ‘Cheap’ in ‘Cheap Art’ is not meant to degrade the value of art but rather celebrate the everyday consumption of it. They believe walls don’t need to be decorated with mass-produced prints from Ikea, but rather original works created by our neighbors. Check it out: buycheapart.com
Such a great idea. Here in Asbuy Park, NJ we have something called First Saturday where various venues have pieces from local (and some not so local to be fair) artists. The prices can vary from $10 prints to a few thousand depending on the venue and artist.
It is great to see people trying to help locals. It is so important to support those in the area and help them succeed.
Sep 23rd, 2014 / 4:28 pm
Interesting concept, but I’m not just about the name (and there’s nothing obvious on the homepage to suggest it’s about anything other than cheap art, other than some non-expensive paintings).
“The ‘Cheap’ in ‘Cheap Art’ is not meant to degrade the value of art but rather celebrate the everyday consumption of it.”
Sep 24th, 2014 / 10:58 am
What if the website was for “cheap design”?
It’s degrading to artists.
Sep 25th, 2014 / 8:56 pm