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Make-Believe Artist Exhibits

The Retrospective of S- Show is Fictionalized by Jonathan Safran Foer

— June 29, 2012 — Unique
The Retrospective of S- art exhibit revolves around a make-believe artist dreamed up by 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' author Jonathan Safran Foer. It might feature the artworks of ten very real female artists as well as have been curated by painter Sam Messer, who is also associate dean at Yale School of Art, but without the direction provided by Foer, the Retrospective of S- exhibit wouldn't have been half as interesting or unique.

Each artist was given a short biography of different stages of S-'s life, which were written by Foer himself. Beginning at the tender age of 12, middling with sex, loss and creative rebirth, and ending with critical success, S- transforms through the eyes of each painter. The Retrospective of S- exhibit is on display at the New York gallery Fredericks & Freiser.
Trend Themes
1. Make-believe Art Exhibits - Creating fictionalized art exhibitions can be a unique and interesting way to showcase real-life artists and create a new experience for art lovers.
2. Collaborative Curation - Collaborating with artists, writers or other creatives to curate an exhibit can add a new dimension and perspective to the showcased works.
3. Artistic Storytelling - Crafting immersive stories around art and artists can enhance their impact and appeal to broader audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - Art galleries can experiment with fictionalized exhibits to generate buzz and offer a fresh take on showcasing artists and their works.
2. Publishing - Publishing houses can team up with artists and writers to create compelling narratives around art or artists and publish them as books or catalogues.
3. Museums - Museums can incorporate fictionalized exhibits to create interactive experiences and engage visitors in new and exciting ways.
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