The world of art can be very cut-throat. Throughout history, artists that are famously known, such as Michelangelo and Van Gogh, have dealt with obstacles in order to reach success. Some of these obstacles include financial struggles and trying to stay relevant. Today, these types of challenges are not unfamiliar to the numerous artists struggling to succeed. There is so much talent in the world, and because of this, sometimes, talented people can go unnoticed. Therefore, knowing how to stand out from the crowd as an artist is an important topic to discuss. If somebody wants their unique talent to be noticed above the rest then it requires a lot of effort. Recognition is essential in regards to monetary success. Sometimes artists’ work never …show more content…
The world is always changing. People are constantly developing new ideas, creating new trends, and inventing new solutions. Also, a rise of technology has vastly changed society over the years. Because of this, the world of art has been frequently changing as well. Many art movements have emerged during various historical periods. There is a question of whether artists should adapt to their surroundings, or stick to older, more traditional methods of art in order to stand out. Perhaps a work of art that is no longer relevant can start to lose some of its appeal. A subject to think about is what it really means for an artist to be culturally relevant. Whether or not something is relevant is subjective to a particular audience. According to Temple, relevance applies largely to real-world audiences; people of a younger, mainstream generation. Shillam states, "Staying relevant does not mean you try every new widget and mouse trap that comes down the …show more content…
Marketing tools are very important in order to stand out. According to Dahud, “Branding is all about trust.” As an artist, it is important to be authentic and true to yourself. It is important to understand the purpose for why you create art in the first place. If you’re not creating art for the right reasons, you will quickly tire out of it. If you are only seeking recognition as an artist and don’t care about what you do, you most likely will not find success. People are generally more attracted towards authenticity. Gaining recognition requires hard work, and patience. An important part of artists standing out from the crowd is knowing what makes them unique. Another important part of standing out from the crowd is for artists to care about their audience. Building a strong fan-base and being well-connected to that fan-base is important. An artist may also decide to give back to the community through some kind of a charity or service, to show that they really