Correct information<\/p>\n
Consumers have the right to correct and non-manipulative
\ninformation from companies or institutions which advertise their
\nproducts or services through the mass media. But what if the
\ninformation is about artists and their products?<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Post printed a picture on the opening of Gallery
\nTeguh and a story on painter Made Wianta on May 21. I believe the
\nPost should have included the following information:<\/p>\n
1. Although Teguh Ostenrik spent 16 years living and studying
\nin Germany and Holland, he cannot write in or speak Dutch, German
\nor English well. This fact was once mentioned by a director of a
\ncultural center in Europe.<\/p>\n
2. So far there have been no international artists -- either
\nPicasso, Dali or Pollock -- who have sold the works of their
\ncontemporaries. If an artist sells the works of his colleagues,
\nthat means he has failed as an artist and cannot live on his
\nincome.<\/p>\n
3. I have to admit that as an artist, Made Wianta possesses a
\nunique visual concept. However, it should be known that he always
\nworks with tukang (craftsmen) who do the finishing touches to his
\npaintings.<\/p>\n
4. Jean Couteau is a friend and mentor of Made Wianta. I am
\nvery disappointed with the story he wrote which appeared in the
\nPost. I don't think the story was worth publishing.<\/p>\n
In my opinion, a good painter does not need promotion through
\nsuch a subjective article. Basically, every human being or
\ncollector is able to see and judge an artwork, without being
\nmanipulated by the mass media.<\/p>\n
The Post is an independent publication and is not the property
\nof certain artists or a subjective art observer.<\/p>\n
HANIFAH<\/p>\n
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