Why are some artists overrated, while some are underrated? This video provides 3 examples of overrated artists, and 3 examples of underrated artists.
- Watch the 45 min. version
- Watch the 3 min. version
We look at the reasons why these artists receive more, or less attention over time. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Alex Rowe & Deepti Menon.
Video Walkthrough
- Anish Kapoor & Vantablack
- Pat Keck’s laborious process: cranks, levers, motors, wood
- Dale Chihuly shifted glass into large scale sculpture
- Massive scale of Kapoor’s work
- Is lack of marketing what prevents visibility for an artist?
- Overzealous fan followings
- Max Ernst, inventor of frottage
- Surrealism & Dadism in France
- James Jean’s earlier career in comics
- Anna Park, recent MFA graduate
- Turner Prize, Venice Biennale
- Oversaturation of an artist
Artists Mentioned
