what does it take to be a star?
in modern art, apparently, meaninglessness and banality are an "important contribution", but you may need to (re)contextualize.
I believe within the discussion of technology companies and the games in high technology, we were discussing performing artists and professional athletes as to when that special talent emerges. The list of names that you provided in the latest post were none of the top paid stars in their respective industries - at least that I am aware of from a glimpse at them:
Keanu Reeves? Jeff Coons? Huey Lewis? Loverboy?
As discussed in the previous post, although the top superstars are paid well for their talent, there are other talents that do make money in their respective industries. The question is the longevity and quality of the delivery of product from a Keanu Reeves or a Loverboy for measuring their talent level. If their product does not continue to bring in a steady stream of demand, things work themselves out in spite of any talent they may have shown in their youth. Here's an interesting review of Loverboy for you:
e-ave.com
What do I know? It was pointed out that I have no taste since I like classic Sinatra (when his voice was still in tip top shape).
I don't know how to add visual art into the discussion fold. Perhaps you meant to type Jeff Koons from the link you provided, but some type of error resulted in you typing "Coons". I have my own opinions about modern art, but I doubt we would choose this venue as a location for that discussion. Many of the most 'famous' past artists from other time periods lived their lives as paupers. Their work became representative and valuable after they had passed on. There will be representative artists from the current time period that do survive and surmise as well as capture the best of the period. What are the longer term prospects of Warhol, Koons, Schnaben, Hunderwasser, Wyatt, etc...?
This brings us back to the unfolding opinion of Mucho_Mass that a lot of things simply are "overvalued". Music. Art. B Movie actors. Stocks.
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