Posts Tagged: crowdfunding

A Crowdfunded Culture II: Amatuers

Alright, time for rant #2 on the crowdfunding epidemic. Last article I touched on the celebrity kickstarter, this time I’m attacking those starving artists. I have an issue with (some) smaller campaigns by filmmakers, artists, and musicians. Art is about sacrifice.  That  isn’t supposed to be some deep philosophical statement, art is literally about sacrifice.  Artists’… Read more »

A Crowdfunded Culture: Celebrities

When Kickstarter was founded in 2009, it was built on the concept that small-time artists and inventors don’t receive the attention from big investors to make their projects come to life. The idea was to bring these creators into the coliseum of public opinion and let the people decide. While the idea is well meaning… Read more »