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09:35 March 1st, 2007

This must be real art - it’s still wet!

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Posted by: Robert Basler

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Dear Blog Guy, How can I tell if something is real art or not?
Curious Student

Well, Curious, real art doesn’t take long to do. If it can’t be finished in 24 hours it probably isn’t worth hanging. Remember that famous quote from Michelangelo: “Give me a minute, boys, I can’t play miniature golf with you until I finish painting this ceiling…”

Just read Karina Huber’s story, or watch this video report about artists working under tight deadline pressure. Deborah Lutterbeck reports:

Oddly Enough Blog

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March 1st, 2007 3:50 pm GMT	I agree the Contemporary art take longer time to finish; if you need perfection the artists should not be beleaguered. - Posted by Bob
March 3rd, 2007 9:17 pm GMT	I bet her she couldn’t shrink me with the power of her mind. Boy, was my face red. - Posted by Shawn Hendricks

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