Artists and the Pursuit of Success: A Reflection by Pino Boresta

Pino Boresta, an artist born in Rome and living in Segni (Rome), reflects on the different paths artists take to achieve success. He distinguishes between those who prioritize entering art history before the market and those who seek immediate profit, often compromising their artistic integrity. Boresta warns that artists driven by a desperate need for success may end up forgotten or relegated to a minor market. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and patience, noting that some artists may find their audience only after 30 or 40 years. Boresta quotes Primo Levi: 'Since they cannot express themselves with law and violence, they express themselves with art.' The article, published on Artribune, includes references to his earlier work 'FACE To FACE. The maieutic machine' (Bordeaux, Rome, 2017) and mentions newsletters 'Incanti' (art market), 'Render' (urban regeneration), and 'PAX' (cultural tourism).