As an artist myself, I find the curator's suggestion about what constitutes artistic originals troubling. If an artist creates, or manipulates an object in such a way that is not an identical print or reproduction and said object has an identifying element, however so slight, that makes it different from another creation that is similar, they are in fact both artistic originals. I have created hand drawn pen and ink originals in a limited edition that are nearly identical, but by virtue of the hand drawing process they are inevitable slightly different. It is impossible to make them identical...we are human after all, not machines. That's what photocopiers are for. I recently saw a fascinating install of works by Picasso at the Bellagio here in Las Vegas where a series of his original lithographs showed the evolution of a single concept from beginning to end. The were well over a dozen pieces in the series, each unique. The transition from one piece to the next was sometimes very subtle and other times dramatic, but they are all originals.
Best regards to all, happy hunting, and have a great summer! Daniel Noyes Genuine Moon & Mars Meteorite Rocks [email protected] www.moonmarsrocks.com ----- Original Message ----- : "Barbra Barrett via Meteorite-list" <[email protected]> > To: "Greg Hupe" <[email protected]> > Cc: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 7:17 PM > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 5000 Limited Edition - World's Largest > Lunar [meteorite] Replica > > >> >> >> ?First congratulations on what has been sold to you and your museum, I am >> very well aware of what you have been sold and the new Maine Mineral Museum." >> >> ========================================================= >> >> Greg, >> >> I had given you the benefit of doubt. Your awareness of our acquisitions >> indicates your knowledge of NWA 10495, making your misrepresentations to the >> list and others all the more troubling. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Barbra >> >> >> >>> On Jun 15, 2016, at 6:10 PM, Greg Hupe <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Welcome to the Meteorite List Barbara! >>> >>> First congratulations on what has been sold to you and your museum, I am >>> very well aware of what you have been sold and the new Maine Mineral >>> Museum. I am glad you came out in public asking everyone, including all of >>> the Moroccan dealers, to contact you directly to save you money on Moroccan >>> purchases! Helps everyone and the Moroccans make more profits!! >>> >>> Each 'NWA 5000' I offer was individually painted by hand, by an artist, >>> therefore each one is unique and a 'One-of-a-Kind' work of art. Plus I did >>> much personal hand work on them! Thank you for your interest! >>> >>> I look forward to visiting your museums treasures when it opens in the >>> fall!! :) >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Greg Hupe >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Jun 15, 2016, at 5:44 PM, Barbra Barrett >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Greetings to All, >>>> >>>> While I have enjoyed reading the posts and have yet to post anything >>>> myself, I feel compelled to make my first comment. >>>> >>>> NWA 5000 is indeed an exquisite lunar meteorite. However, there are bigger >>>> lunars. Kalahari 009 and NWA 10495, both exceed NWA 5000?s original mass. >>>> I?m writing now because I have been honored to curate the main mass of NWA >>>> 10495, which weighs 12.120 kg. Accuracy is important and it is impaired by >>>> exaggeration. While bigger doesn?t always mean better, when extolling the >>>> virtues of the largest lunar meteorite...size matters! Records get broken >>>> and we have new achievements to celebrate, but it is not right to >>>> celebrate NWA 5000 as being the largest lunar meteorite found?(and >>>> respectfully, nor can there be at least three one-of-a-kind works of art). >>>> >>>> Barbra Barrett >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Jun 14, 2016, at 10:30 PM, Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list >>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Dear List, >>>>> >>>>> I would like to announce the availability of a Limited Edition of the >>>>> 'World's Largest Lunar [meteorite] Replica'. When I say "Limited >>>>> Edition", I mean extremely limited! I will be bringing and showing 1 of 3 >>>>> (available) Full-size Painted replicas to the Ensisheim Show this week. >>>>> Since each replica was hand painted by a professional artist right here >>>>> in Florida they are all One-of-a-Kind works of art! >>>>> >>>>> Please see here a sneak peek: >>>>> http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/NWA5000/NWA5000_Replica_Limited-Edition1.jpg >>>>> >>>>> See you at the show! >>>>> >>>>> Best Regards, >>>>> Greg >>>>> >>>>> ==================== >>>>> Greg Hupe >>>>> The Hupe Collection >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog & Reference Site) >>>>> www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) >>>>> NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest & eBay) >>>>> http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault >>>>> http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault >>>>> IMCA 3163 >>>>> ==================== ______________________________________________ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
