Ian Wilson, Conceptual Artist Who Declined to Make Physical Objects, Is Dead at 80 april 17 artnews
'For the later stages of his life, Wilson may not have been known as well as some of his Conceptualist colleagues, perhaps because the immaterial nature of his art makes it difficult to exhibit, but he was an integral member of the movement from its beginnings.'
Now that what I’d call going all out, drilling down on the implications of your philosophy, making a singular career commitment. It needs to be admired either as a deep delving into absurdity or an unfathomable bolt of genius, depends on point of view. It didn’t say how he made a living, if that was necessary, but I'd guess probably by teaching art at some extremely expensive and exclusive institution. He’s right you know, that is where it leads, conceptual art. Well who with everyday responsibilities has time for stuff that isn't there I’d like to know. I care about as much as the average person, we have lots in common. This doesn’t mean we don’t like art.
Your industry is obsolete, phony magazines touting the art of anyone who buys advertising, blatantly rigged show auctions, phony philanthropy and tax havens, money laundering and social climbing, but mostly intellectually barren stupid art. Jeff Koons, the highest priced living artist, has been dialing back his appeal to lower and lower instincts, finally reaching the sensibility of toddlerhood with a sculpture called ‘playdoh,’ and the ultra wealthy love it. They’re all obsolete.
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