Best of all, from the artists' point of view, the resort is not a dealer in the usual sense.
Mars and his associates were also involved in two songs on which he sings and subsequently steals from the artist of record — "Nothin' on You," by the rapper B.o.B., and "Billionaire," by the sort-of rapper Travie McCoy.
Mars and his associates were also involved in two songs on which he sings and subsequently steals from the artist of record—"Nothin' on You," by the rapper B.o.B., and "Billionaire," by the sort-of rapper Travie McCoy.
These 78 minutes are packed full of detail, from the artists' exploration of space and perspective to maps reflecting the changing image of the world.
They also collected European abstract art, often buying direct from the artists, many of whom they knew.
An idea grew up from the artists' studios of São Paolo: to dedicate a week to modern art, to run alongside the government-organised centenary celebrations.
"From the artists' point of view, there is a moral issue here, not a legal issue.
Paintings develop from the artists feel of the subject, interpretation and varying colors.
Along the way, they sat for oil portraits and busts, commissioned work from the fashionable artists of the day, and bought rarities, copies and fakes.
The British government took advantage of this by commissioning paintings based on scenes seen at first hand, from the leading artists of the day.
