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Artists are aware of the great
importance of Art in the contemporary world, more keenly than people from the governmental or any financial
institutions. Artists are responsible for the
destiny of Art, therefore we can not be passive. The prestige of Art must be restored,
Art must be recognized as an important part of human life and needs to relate widely to people. To achieve these goals we have founded
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARTISTS The goals of the Society 1. To restore a prestige of Art all
over the world. 2. To make Art widely related to
people. 3. To unite artists living in the
different countries. Strategy of the Society 1. To advocate for Art. 2. To create ISA centres as non-profit
cultural organizations in different countries. 3. To seek financial support for ISA
centres. 4. To coordinate cultural cooperation
among ISA centres. 5. To cooperate with different
cultural organizations all over the world. |
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" It is time to secure the rights of artists globally… Some believe artistic creations are no different from
conventional goods and services and they deny or ignore the powerful cultural importance of
works of the human imagination ". From AN
OPEN LETTER FROM ARTISTS, THE ARTISTS' STATEMENT Now is the time to talk about the destiny of Art globally. Andre Malraux said concerning our time: " The 21st century will be spiritual, or it will be
nothing". In contemporary society, when spiritual vacuum can be filled up
by horror, one can understand the prophecy of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: "Beauty
will save the World". People are tired of politics and business, because a Human
Being is not a machine or robot feeding his/her own physical existence
only. People must have an alternative. What should be giving us a
real feeling of life? On what terms do society and communication function? Art is an alternative,
owing to its unlimited ability of deep exploration of human. Art appears in communication between artists and the world. If Art could be widely related to People, then much of
inspiration would be born. A better understanding of the role of Art could help in the
contemporary world. The existing art market is not always responsible for the
destiny of Art. Art is considered often as a commodity or product. The talented artists, who have devoted their lives to art
completely, are sometimes unable to earn a living by their professional
work. The lives of many true artists are impossible. Besides the taxes equal to the taxes for traders, they should pay to the art businesses, which are not always able to bring Art to people widely and
perfectly. It is necessary to create an art market where collectors and artists
will reach the right balance. That can be accomplished but everyone responding for the
destiny of art needs to put out forth some effort. The independent artists' Society proposes to use the existing
resources supporting the non-profit cultural organizations all over the world
for the art-shows. The ISA centers in different countries do not sell art, they
only organize the art exhibitions. But artists may sell their art at those
exhibitions themselves. This way artists make direct contact with collectors
and pay taxes only. Direct contact between artists and collectors is very
important. Art is for people always, art is born from a love for people,
for the world, for life. And everybody understands that the Art in his or her home is
seen every day by his or her children and is a large part of their education. The ISA exhibitions will not only be shops, but public meeting
places. And artists will fully demonstrate their talents, when they
will be in direct contact with people. Some from art business don't respect, don't know, and don't
understand people's needs. But there has always been a demand for inspirited, creative and
vital art. The Era
of New Renaissance is coming! The improved art market will dispel the myth that talented
artists become famous only after death. Then why, for example, did Picasso or Giorgione have a normal
art life? Giorgione fortunately had a market in his country, Picasso had created it by himself all over the world. All contemporary Van
Goghs will find brothers among the people. An artists' life is a struggle without stone in heart. It is a struggle for the rights of Art in people's
consciousness. Art is unable to be server or material. It is also not peculiar
to human to be a means. Human is always the purpose. Each national culture and each religion has a deep inner
beauty. Beauty truly unites all people by the best of human heart and
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"Artists have a special role to play
in the global struggle for peace.
At their best, artists speak not only to people; they speak for
them.
Art is a weapon against ignorance and hatred, and an agent of
public awareness…
Art opens new door for learning, understanding, and peace among people and nations."
Kofi Annan
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