The Irony of Democracy
Door kunstvlo op October 14, 2009 22:08. 11 comments
More than interesting. That’s how I would describe the project Democracy developed by Jim Richardson.
The goal is to invite – and I quote – designers and illustrators to respond to the theme of Democracy and submit their artwork through the exhibition website. The work which is chosen for the final exhibition is decided by a public vote and we are encouraging those entering the competition to actively promote the work they enter, and in doing so, promote the exhibition.
Great, although I have to admit I was astonished to find out that an expert in museum marketing (of all people!) is responsible for it. With Democracy Jim Richardson wants to explore new ways of viral marketing by using a crowd sourced model.
Tell me: this is Irony, isn’t it? Or should it be called Progress?