Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Occupy Movement: Manifesto Article

Terms of release from the artist or collective to the custodian into whose care the work is received.

Believing it is a violation of the human spirit to treat either a person or a work of art as a commodity -- rather than offer our work as objects for sale, we will accept what we mutually agree to be fair compensation for our labor and time, and in return -- in appreciation for your material support, you are free to accept this work as a custodial trust in perpetuity. At such time as you may choose to pass this work on to others, you will accept no more in compensation that the value of your initial contribution to the artist or collective from which you received it. You understand that in receiving this work, you pledge agreement with the principles and terms of this statement, and to never treat it as an item for sale or use as an investment.


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Note: Above text was printed on a handout/flyer given out at a recent show (O.U.R Gallery/Studios) in Port Richmond, Philadelphia highlighting art made by Occupiers during their months-long Dilworth Plaza protest adjacent to City Hall.