The article introduces Alec Soth's exhibition 'Advice for Young Artists' which opens on March 7, presenting his reflections on mid-career challenges. At 55, Soth immerses in art schools across the U.S. to connect with young creators. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and the thrill of creative beginnings while recalling the rush of his first exhibition in 1995. His approach is not didactic but rather embraces relatability, encouraging dialogue about the journey of artistic creation amid the complexities of aging and career continuity.
The title is a comforting nod to our desire for guidance and wisdom from those we admire and respect; Soth, being anything but pedantic and grandiose, hops off the pedestal to stand shoulder to shoulder with readers.
For Soth, it begins with immersion in spaces where desire is met with the thrill of limitless possibility. It's a rush that he remembers from his first exhibition in 1995.
I think we all experience this movement of time as we get older, where a split second gives you one of those dizzying, surreal moments looking back at your life very quickly.
Perhaps the answer lies in the question itself: the curiosity and desire that drives Soth to seek out authentic spaces in which to make art.
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