Why wouldn't one want to feel inspired? I was one of the people who was...and having mixed feelings going into it like, will it be worth it? Will I be disappointed? Because of her birthright is she credible enough? Is it fair (whatever that means)?

Could she have made a space away from her father if she wasn't good? Do we ever get to a place where we aren't impacted by our parents? Some artists talk about it and it might show up in their work, others don't. I think she stands on her own, and still feeling like a novice art historian...and I'll admit here, years ago I knew of Kiki's work before I knew of Tony's...(she writes sheepishly)

I was immensely struck by her discussion on making, using her hands and working. Of course she doesn't make each and every piece and her "collaborators" are often folks that she is telling what to make, and she admitted that. Perhaps it's because I used to be a print maker, that I found it refreshing to hear about the process, the integrity of the line, and other formal qualities of making.

Artist's talks can be such a hit or miss, this was a hit for me. I wasn't bored, sometimes visually it was difficult, the slides hard to see, but that was part of the entertainment at a certain point, and she shared good stories and bits of art maker wisdom that were wonderful to hear.

Great article Jen, so perceptive on many levels, and such keen writing, genuinely critical and discerning. And obviously "you have something to say," and say it well, plus I love the discourse that we then get to have following it!