Art related moral dilemma

[Colin P]

So I have found a limited edition print that I really really like, for the dining room.

Problem is I just cannot bring myself to purchase it or hang it up because there is one MAJOR issue with it that would affect my enjoyment whenever I saw it.........

It’s a Rolf Harris. I’m wondering if my mind is different to others though, as they still command strong money  

 

[philcool]

Unfortunately the artist has notoriety but for all the wrong reasons.

 

[slewthy]

So did Hitler but his art is up for sale too. Being a bad person doesnt mean you are a bad artist too!!

This is not my cup of tea but its clear he had some talent. Van G was mentally ill too but just not genocidally so.

[KennyN]

I'm with you @Colin P regardless of the appreciation of the art, I just couldn't have it in my home.

To me, it would be the same as buying a Rolls-Royce that happens to come with a collection of used tracksuits, a quantity of tacky gold jewellery and a box of cigars!

[slewthy]

Curios are often associated with the unsavory. Thats what makes them 'interesting'. Proviso is that the individuals or organisations involved should not benefit from sale etc.

In the case of Rolf, I dont expect him to benefit from sales of art already sold. But could it be that in buying his art, you could be driving the market so that future sales could be affected, I guess so. 

In a practical way though, would you be proud showing off the art?

 

[Kimbers]

Simple answer. Send a copy to  my wife and commission her to do something similar but not the same. Then you have an original Wendy Kimberley instead. That's what this person did as he couldn't afford the Original that was for sale! Wendy changed some of it but its a very similar style. It's not her style or colours but she can mimic anyone for the right money!  

 

[Colin P]

@Kimbers I did foresee that answer 

Shaving products for those who object to Gilette and Art for those objecting to Rolf 

[C8RKH]

Eeeeeew, not my style at all but you can see the effort and talent that Wendy put into it. That's a bloody good idea @Kimbers and bound to increase in value over time.

[Kimbers]

I should be a salesman....oh wait!

[Colin P]

Does she know any sculptors. I wanted this but you could have bought a new car for the price of it. 

 

[Kimbers]

Yes we know a couple who do the Art fairs with us.

[Colin P]

Thanks Kimbers, I will pm you about both when I get a chance - meetings now for the rest of the day.