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UYI artist Mark Kostabi on GN'R's use of his painting


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A short but interesting Q&A with Mark Kostabi on GNR's use of Use Your Illusion.

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Dear Mark,
a) What was your first thought when Axl Rose asked about using Use Your Illusion for an album cover?

b) The band was then considered "underground" or "grunge" or "alternative." In other words, did that cross your mind? That it would give you credibility then?

c) Any thoughts today, looking back on the album and cover-art?

Thank you, admirer from Denmark,

Weexy

Dear Weexy,

A) Awesome!

B) The band was already huge and I knew that it would put me in another stratosphere of exposure. I knew that it would give me more credibility with the younger, general public but I was surprised to discover that the owner of 303 Gallery suddenly showed me a little admiration and respect.

C) I'm glad my signature is clearly visible and since my painting is an interpretation of a detail from Raphael's School of Athens, it gives me an amusing personal doorway into learning more about art history.

LINK: http://www.artnet.com/magazine/features/kostabi/kostabi5-8-00.asp

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