I’ve been watching the PBS series with relish and, as is the goal of this brilliant program, the episodes have sparked a philosophical discussion in my household. One of the focuses this season is on artists who work collaboratively on large scale pieces. This is not a new method of working. Artists have been employing this system throughout history often times with an apprenticeship element. Many successful contemporary artists such as Dale Chihuly and Damien Hirst (among many others) are well known for conceiving an idea, then handing the reins over to a team of people to execute it. The final piece is invariably attributed to the artist who originated the concept and not to those who made it manifest. In situations such as these, the question becomes, where does/should the ownership of the artwork lie? What do you think? To see full episodes visit http://www.pbs.org/art21/ or check your local PBS listings.
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