"When Greg Shot Jimmy" Caught Craig by Surprise

Title: "When Greg Shot Jimmy" Caught Craig by Surprise Written by: Craig Paul Nowak with response by Jimmy James The photo I chose was the best representation of Marilyn Monroe I could find. I consulted a few friends. We all agreed, it was a great image of Marilyn. Production began. I had spray paint. I cut some stencils. Seven layers later...

People underestimate the power of selfishness. The only way that I am able to do anything extraordinary is because I believe I can do it and because I know I want to, not because I think others believe I can or because I think they want me to. And while everything I do that's of any importance is 100% for my own enjoyment, I can't remember the last time I did something for myself. ...

The art world literally has no rules. I feel it a shame that I should desire rules when it is the freedom which drives contemporary creativity, but it's individuals such as Jeff Koons who consistently befuddle me with his iron-clad claim to present day greatness and his seemingly absolute absence of authentic artistic ability. He is a monument to the multi-million dollar marketability of...