Art VS Design: An international Open Call for Unique Talent
Art vs. Design
An international Open Call for Unique Talent
Images are power. In this dynamic era compelling design can move millions and transcendent art can inspire a generation. From cave paintings of early man to today’s industrial designers, art & design has uniquely shaped the world around us, each in its own distinct way.
This contest is designed to answer the age old question: What shapes our world more, art or design?
Join thousands of creative people in this visual dialogue.
Mark Mothersbaugh, acclaimed artist and lead singer of art-rock band DEVO leads a panel of judges including Jarrett Gregory (curator at NYC’s New Museum) and Donwan Harrell (founder and creative director of Akademiks clothing) in selecting the top artist or designer to be featured at a gala reception at the New Museum in June. The public also plays judge – determining the most powerful medium of the moment – in an online face-off that pits art submissions against design submissions.
Opportunities will be created for everyone who participates and we are awarding over $11,000 in prizes.
Grand Prize & Student winner will be awarded with:
- A gala reception at the New Museum in New York City
- $2009 cash grant
- International Publicity, including a feature in Filter Magazine and work shown through Gawker Artists exposing the winners art or design to hundreds of thousands of visitors across 190+ website galleries
- $500 in gear from Akademiks
- Plus the Red Bull Prize: Offering a choice of: A vintage Vespa OR a trip to London to visit the Tate Museum and the Design Museum OR a fully loaded Mac Book Pro
Every participant gets:
- An online portfolio and international exposure
- A $70 “Thank You” package with gear and discounts to help further your work
Registration is open now and continues through Midnight May 31st.
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Art VS Design was put together by a handful of Brooklyn based artists and designers who have experienced first-hand the difficulties of achieving national attention. We believe both Art & Design hold a powerful place in our society and it is our intention to break-out new talent through a process that is dynamic and open-ended.
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Excellent discussion… check out how this has shaped up here over the past 3 years
http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/art-vs-design
What comes to my mind is that design is a byproduct of usability, form following function, and all that jargon.
Art is a concept or an original thought. Art would be the content that the design is communicating. Design can enhance the art but the art is the profound and the profane. The ability to project an idea that can alter the constant and promote a change in the audience’s understanding of themselves and their world. Art can impact, offend, and reveal. Art can also entertain.
Design is the carrier. The art is the goods.
I agree with David, design is about functionality and usability having priority over form, its more “purposeful” if you will. Where as art doesn’t necessarily have or require a purpose or function at all and is usually centered around subjectivity.