Interesting article in the Times about a phenomena that happens probably more regularly than the art world would admit; I'm curious as to why the particular artists that are noted, historically, as "too young" to have successful careers (or, more literally, that their work has inflated in value too quickly). Its funny, too, with the references to gambling (a unabashed link to commodity thinking in terms of value) and this quote in particular:
“The last time I saw that kind of energy was Keith Haring or Jean-Michel” Basquiat, Ms. Rubell said. “It was so intense. I don’t even think he was on drugs.” (Mr. Murillo assured a reporter that he was “lucid and sober.”)
--Art World Places Its Bet, Carol Vogel
I think there are plenty of artists with a lot of energy--both for studio practice and for putting up with all of these narrow definitions of working artists. I've seen artists and friends develop such a strong studio work ethic that I am jealous. To imply, though, that artists who work with energy and intensity are few and far between is a bit out of line. We're around, even if we aren't breaking six figures at the auctions (and don't ever care to).
Congratulations, though, to Oscar Murillo, I have no problems with the age of artists and think the "too young" thing is a bit arbitrary; though I do think Vogel's article is a good addition to the "What is happening in the Art World" file. Imbedded in the article on the Times website is a slideshow of Murillo's work, too.
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