The current issue of Arts Illustrated focuses on those that have moved across geographical boundaries to expand the scope of their work. It has long been the norm for costume designers from the UK to relocate, not necessarily permanently, to Hollywood. Their careers have been forged by the demands of the business they compete in. But what would have happened if, say, Sandy Powell (Shakespeare in Love), or Joanna Johnston (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) had never worked beyond these shores? How would their art have been affected? Could they have been as successful?
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This article was very interesting. I have always thought that it was important to see other parts of the world and to study different cultures in order to make one's art better. exposure to other cultures opens up an artists mind to so many more possibilities. This article mainly focused on how people come to US to work in American film, but it should have also talked about how it is important for American artists to travel and study their art in different areas of the world. This allows the artist to become a multifaceted tool and opens them up to many different methods and talents.
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