We neglected to attribute his paintings to him. This was not an oversight, as they were, again, NOT the focus of the picture. Captions simply don't allow room for attribution for EVERYTHING in a picture.
My publisher received an email from said artist today, blasting us for our underhanded tactics, claiming that this was the reason our magazine was not highly respected in the art world.
I ask you this...where was the mistake here? Should we attribute every single thing in a picture? Was it right for some small time artist to blast us for not doing so? Was there a better way this should have been handled?
I'd love to know your thoughts.
EDIT: As it turns out, the offended artist's paintings were for SALE and not in any way part of the design of the boutique. Does that change anyone's perspective?
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Fine artists can be pissy little bitches. Even though the article was not about the paintings and they were not the focus, it doesn't matter. You still have to credit the work. If he were more famous it wouldn't matter because everyone would know who the paintings were by. Yet you would still be required to credit the work. I wouldn't get my panties in a bunch about it, next time just be aware. Oh and I thought kontakt was a modern living magazine. I would for sure not call it a design magazine.
-much love
Quite honestly, I feel like there are many factors that go into play. Without having the picture and said article in front of me, I feel I cannot give you good advice. Even though the art was not the focus of the photo, was the art IN focus? How much of the art was framed in? What was the article trying to promote about the boutique? So many questions that need answered before I can make my determination.
You're not an art magazine, nor are you trying to get respect in the art world. Your "oversight," whether intended or not, did not deserve the reaction from the artist which sounds to me to be a tad on the rude side. The artist needs to know that you can win more flies with honey. Instead of insulting you and your magazine, the artist should have taken the opportunity to make a useful business connection for BOTH of you. If you think the art is worthy of a stand-alone piece of some kind, promise that in an upcoming issue and print a correction telling which issue it will be in. It's not like this artist lost money because his art wasn't in the caption. His art is in a gallery you are featuring! Therefore he should be happy more people will likely visit the gallery where the art hangs because of your article. (And subsequently buy his work). I know artists who are happy for any press at all and think very little about it aside from what they absolutely have to do in order to do business.
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