Comments on Congrats to Jen Bekman... TypePad2008-02-29T17:04:34ZMAO - Modern Art Obsessionhttps://modernartobsession.blogs.com/modern_art_obsession/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://modernartobsession.blogs.com/modern_art_obsession/2008/02/congrats-to-jen/comments/atom.xml/ruben commented on 'Congrats to Jen Bekman... 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200e550a2afee88332008-03-06T17:39:45Z2008-03-06T17:39:45Zrubenhttp://ARTmostfierce.blogspot.comJen: The process of trying to purchase several different prints in one stop vs. multiple times as now , I...<p>Jen:<br />
The process of trying to purchase several different prints in one stop vs. multiple times as now , I think (from a returning customer point of view) that it will be helpful for volume purchases, to buy at bulk at once.The fact that you have to go back and do the whole thing over might discourage multiple purchases . I understand the shipping rules and to keep shipping cost down of 20 x 200, but I think this might encourage sales and save time for the buyer.<br />
Shopping tonight!</p>Jen Bekman commented on 'Congrats to Jen Bekman... 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200e55098a4c888332008-03-05T18:06:41Z2008-03-05T18:06:42ZJen Bekmanhttp://www.personism.com/Those two very fine photographers are joined fellow Hey, Hot Shot! alums Shen Wei and Daniel Traub, both of whom...<p>Those two very fine photographers are joined fellow Hey, Hot Shot! alums Shen Wei and Daniel Traub, both of whom are on board for future editions on 20x200. Also, Ian Baguskas has a solo show opening at the gallery in a couple of weeks - the reception's on Friday March 21st. And Birthe has 6 gorgeous prints hanging in the gallery as I type.</p>Lisa Hunter commented on 'Congrats to Jen Bekman... 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200e550ae34ec88342008-03-05T17:02:50Z2008-03-05T17:02:50ZLisa Hunterhttp://howtobuyart.blogspot.comFYI -- A couple of 20x200's photographers just landed on the Photo District News list of top emerging photographers (Baguskas,...<p>FYI -- A couple of 20x200's photographers just landed on the Photo District News list of top emerging photographers (Baguskas, Piontek). </p>chris commented on 'Congrats to Jen Bekman... 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200e550acd84088342008-03-05T00:42:20Z2008-03-05T00:42:20ZchrisMany thanks to Jen. What a wonderful idea. I've spent 100's of dollars so far and plan to continue. In...<p>Many thanks to Jen. What a wonderful idea. I've spent 100's of dollars so far and plan to continue. In fact, I'm more likely to by more for less. I love art but can't afford most and don't know enough artists (who's work I like -- sorry guys) who might part w/ some work on the cheep. Moreover, Jen, I hope this venture brings in many more new collectors and creates buzz for the gallery. That should pay dividends down the road.</p>Lisa Hunter commented on 'Congrats to Jen Bekman... 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200e550ac342e88342008-03-04T18:06:58Z2008-03-04T18:06:58ZLisa Hunterhttp://howtobuyart.blogspot.com20x200 rocks. I love the Brian Ulrich photo I bought from Jen, but even more important than a great price...<p>20x200 rocks. I love the Brian Ulrich photo I bought from Jen, but even more important than a great price is the way her site (including the gallery and Hey Hot Shot) introduced me to some photographers I didn't know. I was thrilled to discover Nina Berman's work, and am sure there are more love-at-first-sight surprises in store.</p>Jen Bekman commented on 'Congrats to Jen Bekman... 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200e550ab963588342008-03-04T14:04:58Z2008-03-04T14:04:58ZJen Bekmanhttp://www.personism.com/I don't mind MAO doing the math - may all those numbers come true, says I! The thing is that...<p>I don't mind MAO doing the math - may all those numbers come true, says I! The thing is that even if they did, the gross revenue might be dazzling, but our margins are quite slim. It takes a lot of transacting to come up with that number, whereas a different approach might have me at the Armory wooing a collector to drop that much on a single piece. </p>
<p>Julie Scelfo is a staff reporter for that section of the paper, and she was the person to pitch the story and get it approved, as a profile of me. I feel lucky that it discussed my projects as much as it did, and I'm quite pleased with its placement. I'm excited about new collectors who haven't bought art yet and maybe don't even know that they can, or that they should. Those people are more likely to be reading the Home section than the Arts section. </p>
<p>As for the project's curatorial track record, I'm proud of it. There are plenty of big name artists on the schedule, and our program is very much a work in progress - we're only six months old after all. I do know this: I'll feature big names and emerging artists side by side, I'll mix up high and low with impunity and I'll have a grand old time doing it. My approach to curating is as egalitarian as my approach to developing a clientele is, and I plan to continue on in that vein. </p>jack commented on 'Congrats to Jen Bekman... 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200e55094ac8388332008-03-04T01:52:39Z2008-03-04T01:52:41Zjack was it really important to do the math ? seems like its no business of yours to publicize the #$.<p>was it really important to do the math ? seems like its no business of yours to publicize the #$.</p>
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I had bought a few including Brian Ulrich's (wish I gotten a bigger one).<br />
The write up in the NYT is very good and should help promoting her business.<br />
It is a great site for new collectors and for art lovers on a art bugdet.<br />
Congratulations Jen...you rock!<br />
Thanks MAO for info! <br />
</p>TCM commented on 'Congrats to Jen Bekman... 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200e5508caefc88332008-02-29T22:07:28Z2008-02-29T22:07:28ZTCMI've been following 20x200 since it began...It seems that they have a couple of editons that sell out a month...<p>I've been following 20x200 since it began...It seems that they have a couple of editons that sell out a month in the small and medium sizes. But when you keep checking back in you see they also sell from inventory. My guess is that eventually when the project becomes better known that they will sell down most pieces in the small and medium sizes. Seems like a good business to me and more power to her. My 2 20x200 prints are probably my favorite purchases I've made in the last year, not only because they are beautiful, but also because they seemed like such a good deal. Where else does someone buy an editioned Brian Ulrich for 200 bucks?</p>Riprap commented on 'Congrats to Jen Bekman... 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200e550a1808488342008-02-29T21:52:00Z2008-02-29T21:52:00ZRipraphttp://blog.danielsroka.comNot to belittle Jen's excellent project, but the actual sales would be a fraction of that. A quick scan of...<p>Not to belittle Jen's excellent project, but the actual sales would be a fraction of that. A quick scan of the site shows that most prints sell only 50-100 of the small size, and a couple of the medium and none of the large. That means most individual artists (assuming a 50% commission) make $500-1000.</p>