#recoomendations

[desarcasticsimmer]

trying gshade and.... any gshade recs that doesnt change my sims skintone that much???/?

[happilyunorthodox]

Cell phone recommendation?

So my current phone is nearing the end of its life and I'm getting to the point that I'm actually willing to drop the money for a new one. But I need some input.

I've narrowed my choices down to the HTC One, Moto X, and Samsung Galaxy S4, but I can't decide which one to go with. They all have different things I like about them. Any recommendations? 

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Introduction on Art Dealers, Taken from Edward Winkleman's 'How To Open and Run a Commercial Art Gallery'

Text Taken from Edward Winkleman’s ‘How to Open and Run a Commercial Art Gallery’

Read this book while travelling on the bumpy roads of Namibia, here are a few collectors/dealers which may be of use to some of y’all,

Divide art dealers into two groups

1)      Those who enjoy working to promote relatively unknown artists

2)      Those who prefer to sell work from established names

  It’s as much about logistics and management as it is communicating and understanding the art. Here are a list of artists and books in reference to ‘the great art dealer’

-          AMBROISE VOLLARD

-          DANIEL-HENRY KAHNWEINER

-          MICHAEL KNOEDLER

-          BETTY PARSONS (The Art dealers; the powers behind the scenes tell how the art world really works – written by Lara de Coppet)

-          JOSEPH DUVEEN (Duveen: A life in Art)

-          EDITH HALPERT (The girl with the gallery: Edith Gregor Halpert and the making of the modern art market by Lindsay Pollock

-          JULIEN LEVY (Julian Levy: Portrait of an art gallery by Ingrid Schaffner and Lisa Jacobs)

-          PEGGY GUGGENHEIM (Out of this Century: Confessions of an addict)

-          PAUL DURAND-RUEL Born in 1831 to a family of picture dealers is considered the first modern art dealer to support his artists with monthly stipends and solo exhibitions.

-          The impressionists were widely ignored for decades, it took DURAND-RUEL years to earn back the money he spent buying their output. Through his art galleries in Paris, London and New York as he was able to win over the public and help change art history. The fact that he ultimately made more than his money back should not be overlooked.

-          GIOVANNI BATTISTA DELLA PALLA was among the first international art dealers to make it into the history books by name. Palla is arguably the basis for negative stereotypes about art dealers that persist today. (more on this guy a little later)

  LEO CASTELLUCI – represented some of the giants of American contemporary art including Rauschenberg, Johns, Warhol, and Lichtenstein. Was offered huge opportunities due to the contacts he had make in Europe plus a bit of luck, being in the right place at the right time and having the right contacts to deal with make him eligible for success.

JEN BECKMAN – contemporary photographer dealer. In the space of five years she had such an impact on the market for contemporary photography she earned the title of innovator of the year from American Photo magazine. What’s most impressive is the fact that her background included a wide array of jobs unrelated to the art industry; she had never even bough a photograph or painting before she decided to open her own photography market. Her goals were clear: help emerging artists become more appreciated and to encourage a broader swath of people to feel comfortable buying art.

The art market, like any market is impacted greatly by the psychological mood swings brought on by the concerns of the economy. Art galleries have specific programs in order to maximise the advantage of filling a niche in the market that often reflects the unique experiences, connections and interests of the gallery owner. What type of gallery you open and how well suited you are to run it are important distinctions to make early on because they should influence every decision you make in your initial steps, from where to locate your space to how you market your art. Marketing every aspect of the gallery to your itinerary is important to your success. It’s imperative to think it through before you invest in some of the more expensive parts of getting it up and running.

A clearly communicated identity will not go unnoticed by the collectors, museums, critics or artist you want to attract. The term ‘program’ is used somewhat loosely in the gallery world. Generally it refers to the manner in which you present the artwork you sell to the public.

The gallery programmes that stand to return the most profit often represent the most risky investments.

Expertise is efficient, productive and profitable so it might make sense for you to consider focusing on a particular niche.

Art is something no one needs. Selling lots of it therefore requires commitment, knowledge and connections.

[ramenfallsbutnotudon]

Can anyone out there recommend me some good Slice of life/Supernatural/Psychological anime?

Some of my favs are: Natsume Yuujinchou, Sket Dance, Durarara, Psycho Pass, Ano Natsu, The Pet Girl of Sakurasou, etc...?

[bookmovieaddictee]

READ THIS BOOK

If you like:

Zombies, plot development, just that perfect hint of romance that takes a backseat when it's supposed to, and sexy terms. :)

It is called The Forest of Hands and Teeth byCarrie Ryan, and it's freaking awesome! Here is one of the covers (the edition I read):

Here is the official summary from goodreads.com:

In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth. But, slowly, Mary’s truths are failing her. She’s learning things she never wanted to know about the Sisterhood and its secrets, and the Guardians and their power, and about the Unconsecrated and their relentlessness. When the fence is breached and her world is thrown into chaos, she must choose between her village and her future—between the one she loves and the one who loves her. And she must face the truth about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Could there be life outside a world surrounded in so much death?

Best summary I have found, and probably the best zombie book I have ever read. EVER.

Reblog if you've read this book and think other should read it too!