The Sheep Market
Aaron Koblin paid 10000 people two cents each to draw "a sheep facing left." You can see the results at The Sheep Market.He then printed up all the sheep on sheets of adhesive paper (20 sheep per sheet), which he sold for $20 per sheet. It seems like most of the sheets have sold. So by my calculations, that means he netted a profit of $9800 on this, not counting web hosting, etc. Nice way to make some extra money.
Wired has a video of him discussing his project.
Comments
It seems as though he pulled the wool over some eyes. The sheer audacity of someone trying to sell other peoples artwork. Hmmmmm, not a baaaaaaad idea.
Posted by Madd Maxx on 02/12/09 at 07:37 AM
Ah, but did he get singned releases to sell and/or distribute their work? We need to get a hold of that judge that thinks illegals get $32M for crossing the line.
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 02/12/09 at 08:37 AM
Well, as the saying goes "A fool and his money are soon parted." People will buy anything if the right spin is put on it.
Posted by DownCrisis on 02/12/09 at 08:45 AM
DownCrisis - a friend of mine (yes I do have some friends) has taken several photography classes, for a hobby. He told me that the teacher told them that if they are trying to sell photos in a gallery and they are not selling, to jack up the price. People then think that it must be worth something if it's expensive. They don't tend to buy the cheaper photos.
Posted by Madd Maxx on 02/12/09 at 08:59 AM
Actually a shill works better, or in conjunction with the above suggestion.
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 02/12/09 at 09:09 AM
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Category: Art