Send a micro-donation of $1.50 my way today (via my “Donate” button in the middle column), and I’ll shoot you these links: African art market, Andy Warhol Museum, new book on blogs, Charles Gwathmey obit, Detroit Institute’s restitutions.
As expected, I’ve attracted some criticism for charging for links that other bloggers bestow for free. So let me try to explain:
—First, I’m desperately seeking ways to monetize this blog. Working long hours for free is neither sensible nor sustainable. This “your tips-for-my tips” gambit may not attract sufficient interest, but it’s worth a try.
—Second, you’ll be tipping me for my web-scouring acumen and my sense of what’s most likely to rivet my readers (i.e., You). In general (Gwathmey’s the exception today), I’m trying not to duplicate what you’ll commonly find on other art blogs or aggregators, although I may include links that later appear elsewhere.
Speaking of just recompense, many thanks to CultureGrrl Macro-Donors 56 and 57, from Vienna, Austria and Norman, OK.
VIENNA, AUSTRIA? Where are all my fans from London, Paris, Rome, Athens (not to mention that recent lone visitor from Saskatchewan)?