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BIO
Belgrade artists Marija Vauda and Nikola Pilipovic have been
collaborating as MANIK since 1999.Their work reflects the
march of history, sometimes literally outside their studio, and a
dialogue with the international artistic community through
organisations and events such as Rhizome and Free Manifesta. Tiija is
their first weblog piece, their previous work has been in mediums as
diverse as video, performance, happenings, email, painting and
installation.
collaborating as MANIK since 1999.Their work reflects the
march of history, sometimes literally outside their studio, and a
dialogue with the international artistic community through
organisations and events such as Rhizome and Free Manifesta. Tiija is
their first weblog piece, their previous work has been in mediums as
diverse as video, performance, happenings, email, painting and
installation.
Professional design for beginners
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Curt Cloninger" <curt@lab404.com>
To: <list@rhizome.org>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 3:53 PM
Subject: RHIZOME_RAW: shine on you crazy diamond
> There's a very thin line between "professional" design and good
> "amateur" design, and the line is getting thinner all the time.
> Those who spent the cash and time on a design education feel
> themselves to be on the "professional" side of the line, and are
> obliged to make a great deal about the line, lest their elitism be
> diminished. So they are constantly puffing up the mystique of their
> secret knowledge/skill by dogging those whom they perceive to be on
> the other side of the line.
>
> The line between professional and amateur in the contemporary art
> world is thinner yet, so even more huffing and puffing (and several
> more degrees, grants, endowments, etc.) by insiders is required to
> maintain the line. Insiders will even go so far as to assimilate
> outsiders when they become too inarguably popular or troublesome. If
> you can't beat 'em, give 'em a free membership.
>
> In both cases, it's always more about the scene and the line around
> the scene than it is about any actual design or art. Which is why I
> prefer rock & roll.
>
> http://falco.kuci.uci.edu/~brianm/lancelockarm/
>
> _
> _
> _
> + ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup
> -> post: list@rhizome.org
> -> questions: info@rhizome.org
> -> subscribe/unsubscribe: http://rhizome.org/preferences/subscribe.rhiz
> -> give: http://rhizome.org/support
> +
> Subscribers to Rhizome are subject to the terms set out in the
> Membership Agreement available online at http://rhizome.org/info/29.php
>
>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Curt Cloninger" <curt@lab404.com>
To: <list@rhizome.org>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 3:53 PM
Subject: RHIZOME_RAW: shine on you crazy diamond
> There's a very thin line between "professional" design and good
> "amateur" design, and the line is getting thinner all the time.
> Those who spent the cash and time on a design education feel
> themselves to be on the "professional" side of the line, and are
> obliged to make a great deal about the line, lest their elitism be
> diminished. So they are constantly puffing up the mystique of their
> secret knowledge/skill by dogging those whom they perceive to be on
> the other side of the line.
>
> The line between professional and amateur in the contemporary art
> world is thinner yet, so even more huffing and puffing (and several
> more degrees, grants, endowments, etc.) by insiders is required to
> maintain the line. Insiders will even go so far as to assimilate
> outsiders when they become too inarguably popular or troublesome. If
> you can't beat 'em, give 'em a free membership.
>
> In both cases, it's always more about the scene and the line around
> the scene than it is about any actual design or art. Which is why I
> prefer rock & roll.
>
> http://falco.kuci.uci.edu/~brianm/lancelockarm/
>
> _
> _
> _
> + ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup
> -> post: list@rhizome.org
> -> questions: info@rhizome.org
> -> subscribe/unsubscribe: http://rhizome.org/preferences/subscribe.rhiz
> -> give: http://rhizome.org/support
> +
> Subscribers to Rhizome are subject to the terms set out in the
> Membership Agreement available online at http://rhizome.org/info/29.php
>
>
Amateur design for beginners
AMATEUR DESIGN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Curt Cloninger" <curt@lab404.com>
To: <list@rhizome.org>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 3:53 PM
Subject: RHIZOME_RAW: shine on you crazy diamond
> There's a very thin line between "professional" design and good
> "amateur" design, and the line is getting thinner all the time.
> Those who spent the cash and time on a design education feel
> themselves to be on the "professional" side of the line, and are
> obliged to make a great deal about the line, lest their elitism be
> diminished. So they are constantly puffing up the mystique of their
> secret knowledge/skill by dogging those whom they perceive to be on
> the other side of the line.
>
> The line between professional and amateur in the contemporary art
> world is thinner yet, so even more huffing and puffing (and several
> more degrees, grants, endowments, etc.) by insiders is required to
> maintain the line. Insiders will even go so far as to assimilate
> outsiders when they become too inarguably popular or troublesome. If
> you can't beat 'em, give 'em a free membership.
>
> In both cases, it's always more about the scene and the line around
> the scene than it is about any actual design or art. Which is why I
> prefer rock & roll.
>
> http://falco.kuci.uci.edu/~brianm/lancelockarm/
>
> _
> _
> _
> + ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup
> -> post: list@rhizome.org
> -> questions: info@rhizome.org
> -> subscribe/unsubscribe: http://rhizome.org/preferences/subscribe.rhiz
> -> give: http://rhizome.org/support
> +
> Subscribers to Rhizome are subject to the terms set out in the
> Membership Agreement available online at http://rhizome.org/info/29.php
>
>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Curt Cloninger" <curt@lab404.com>
To: <list@rhizome.org>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 3:53 PM
Subject: RHIZOME_RAW: shine on you crazy diamond
> There's a very thin line between "professional" design and good
> "amateur" design, and the line is getting thinner all the time.
> Those who spent the cash and time on a design education feel
> themselves to be on the "professional" side of the line, and are
> obliged to make a great deal about the line, lest their elitism be
> diminished. So they are constantly puffing up the mystique of their
> secret knowledge/skill by dogging those whom they perceive to be on
> the other side of the line.
>
> The line between professional and amateur in the contemporary art
> world is thinner yet, so even more huffing and puffing (and several
> more degrees, grants, endowments, etc.) by insiders is required to
> maintain the line. Insiders will even go so far as to assimilate
> outsiders when they become too inarguably popular or troublesome. If
> you can't beat 'em, give 'em a free membership.
>
> In both cases, it's always more about the scene and the line around
> the scene than it is about any actual design or art. Which is why I
> prefer rock & roll.
>
> http://falco.kuci.uci.edu/~brianm/lancelockarm/
>
> _
> _
> _
> + ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup
> -> post: list@rhizome.org
> -> questions: info@rhizome.org
> -> subscribe/unsubscribe: http://rhizome.org/preferences/subscribe.rhiz
> -> give: http://rhizome.org/support
> +
> Subscribers to Rhizome are subject to the terms set out in the
> Membership Agreement available online at http://rhizome.org/info/29.php
>
>