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Making great products is not enough anymore; you have to also tell great stories. In today's competitive landscape, it's the narrative behind your product that sets you apart. A compelling story can captivate your audience, create emotional connections, and drive engagement like never before.

Hiscox names the top 100 contemporary artists 📢 Hiscox Group has released its highly-anticipated 2023 report, offering deep insights into the ever-evolving landscape of the top 100 contemporary artists. In a world where change is the only constant, understanding and adapting to emerging risks is crucial for individuals and businesses. The HAT 100 Auction sales value 🥇 David Hockney - 74,684,677$ 🥈 Yayoi Kusama - 62,437,976$ 🥉 Yoshitomo Nara - 48,956,964$ Read the full report here: [Link to Report]

Celebrate the joy of art and entertainment with this captivating blog post! Explore the vibrancy and creativity behind the scenes of Anondo Uchchash, and immerse yourself in the world of celebration. Click the link below to read more: https://ift.tt/IjVNDw3

Imagine, if you will, a booming post-war society. Prosperous decades full of life-changing inventions, new must-have products, sleek and shiny convertible automobiles, perfectly manicured lawns, and the promise of domestic bliss as seen in Norman Rockwell paintings. One of our favorite releases from 2023, Midcentury Newsreel (MOPM-092) features vintage orchestral scores of whimsical arrangements that reflect the mindset of a generation often shown through the lens of archival films, black and white TV ads, and newsreels. Used ironically or within period-appropriate settings, the sounds of Midcentury Newsreel can add all the character, dreams, and pace of a post-war society to a production. Not everything is what it seems, but on the surface things look pretty darn swell… for now. This record is available via Universal Production Music worldwide and Universal Production Music US in the States. https://lnkd.in/gTg_gP-j

Are you a trans artist based in or associated with the North East of England or Scotland looking to 'scale up' your work? The Trans Performance Now project has open calls for two £10,000 R&D Grants working in partnership with Live Theatre (Newcastle), Tron Theatre Ltd (Glasgow), Curious Arts (North East of England) and Northumbria University. Deadline: noon, 29th July 2024 Ideas submitted for consideration must fulfil the following criteria: 1. Explores ‘transness’ or ‘nonbinariness’ in performance beyond strict testimony (only telling a personal story); i.e. this might extend to trans-inflected methods and techniques of working, as well as trans-orientated interpretations of characters/stories/events. 2. Previous experience of having been commissioned and/or worked with producers/venues. 3. Is created or presented by trans, nonbinary or gender nonconforming Artist(s). 4. Is a clear career development opportunity for the Artist(s). 5. Be based in or associated with the North East of England or Scotland. To learn more about the project and how to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/eE7_wmnz

When listening to music, we are often conditioned by the name of the performer, by his fame, by the opinion we already have of him. We can certainly change our opinion about that particular artist, but always in relation to what we already think of him. I would therefore like to do a little experiment. I propose a series of "blind tests”, in which the same piano piece is played by different performers, without you knowing the name, the age, sex, or geographical origin of the pianists. Some recordings are very well known, as part of the official discography of famous performers. Others, however, are less known or completely unknown, taken from recent live recordings by still little-known pianists. No recordings of mine are included. In this first blind test I propose listening to four different interpretations of the Fantasiestücke op. 12 no. 3 by Robert Schumann, “Warum”, to which I recently dedicated a video. It is a short composition, apparently simple, but very rich and complex in poetic ideas and expressive nuances. It requires a particular musical sensitivity and control of polyphony and dynamics. On July 1st at 8pm I will reveal the identities of the four pianists and their recording sources. The four audio tracks are recorded on three different brands of pianos, which will be revealed together with the identities of the four pianists. Three tracks are taken from commercially available CDs, while one is a live recording. Naturally, this is not a "competition": for me all four recordings, although very different, are very beautiful and intense, and it would make no sense to want to draw up a "ranking" here. On the other side, each interpretation highlights different aspects of Schumann’s masterwork. I am curious about your opinions. You can participate by selecting your favorite interpretation. Feel free to write your comments about these interpretations and their comparison. I hope you will enjoy this experiment, and experience a music listening free from the conditioning or prejudices (positive or negative) linked to the name of the interpreter. #robertoprosseda #blindtestchallenge

Three key takeaways from this must-read article: 1. Nwando Ebizie is changing the game when it comes to multisensory performances 2. The performing arts industry will see a surge of innovation once it opens up to neurodivergent artists 3. Not every performance has to be experienced sitting down 👇

Mind readers in sci-fi as imagined by artist Rick Celis. Hey, I have to keep ludicrously powerful telepaths in your mind somehow, right? Please download, rate, or review World of Wreckage and help me survive this month.

The most bankable artists of the year, so far. artnet's mid-year review 2023, "The Intelligence Report," can be read and downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/eV9w5B3D #artmarket #artcollectors #artcollections #museums #stewardship #investments #assetmanagement

The opacity of the art market benefits a tiny elite of collectors, gallerists, and artists, but makes it harder for most artists and art lovers to connect. Art market expert Magnus Resch says that greater transparency and new technology could transform the economics of art. "Purchasing art solely as an investment is not advisable. Buy art because you love it, because you want to support an artist, because you want to support a community, because you want to support a gallery." Read more on #YaleInsights: https://yalesom.io/47BcLaJ