Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Brian Farrell (artist)

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The result was delete. J04n(talk page) 00:12, 1 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Brian Farrell (artist)[edit]

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Does not meet WP:Notability. No third-party sources found. Only sources are from artist's website or artlyst which is sort of like a Craigslist for art where artists post their work and talk to people. Copyvio speedy deletion tag placed before but was then removed from article by creator and reworded differently. Ramaksoud2000 ^{(Talk to me)} 13:13, 14 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Visual arts-related deletion discussions. AllyD (talk) 15:58, 14 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of New York-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 18:21, 14 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 18:21, 14 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Delete I found a passing mention in the Belfast Newsletter from 1999, relating to a group show, but that was all. Fails to meet WP:ARTIST criteria. AllyD (talk) 20:58, 14 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
~~Comment~~ Weak delete I'm erring towards 'delete' but this Real Estate news source suggests he was given a vacant studio, as a "celebrity artist" and he had starred in Real Housewives of New York. I'm surprised I can't find any better news coverage, all things considered. Sionk (talk) 11:35, 17 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
- I'm going for 'delete' because this artist's claim to fame is unproven. Considering the size of New York and the number of publications that could've spotted Farrell, I think it is telling that only one reliable source has been found, in a real estate magazine. The long list of exhibitions is questionable - for example Zach Feuer Gallery has no mention of him, while the "exhibition" at Chelsea Museum seems to be a silent auction of one of his donated artworks. All seems 'smoke and mirrors', very tenuous! Maybe he's on the verge of success, but I don't think he passes WP:GNG or WP:ARTIST at the moment. Sionk (talk) 11:55, 21 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Keep More references are added since the article was created last week. Brian Farrell is not as well known as Leonardo Da Vinci for sure but he is quite well known in contemporary circles and his art is striking while making a social contribution. Meets WP:Notability. Third-party sources are included. Meets WP:ARTIST criteria

Note: Comment by IPS who's only edits are to this AFD.

Comment Yes it is surprising that there are not that many print references to the artist despite the fact that he has been on such an active scene. Perhaps partly it is explained by the fact that he is a shy artist who has kept to his own world rather than interact with the press much. he is quite active on the social media where he has a large following but even there it is his fans who are commenting more than him. I am quite certain in time he would be more widely described in print but I tend to wish his page is kept because he is working to highlight social causes and he does seem to have a little more than the minimum required at least for the WP criteria. However I am relatively new to wikipedia and you veterans would do what is best I am certain to keep or delete the page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 14.98.231.234 (talk) 12:23, 21 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: Comment by IPS who's only edits are to this AFD. Ramaksoud2000 ^{(Talk to me)} 12:38, 18 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Delete, I don't see that this person meets WP:CREATIVE in any way, and I also don't think there's enough independent coverage to get him over the WP:GNG line. Lankiveil ^{(speak to me)} 09:22, 23 April 2013 (UTC).[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Thryduulf (talk) 15:50, 23 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Delete - I tried to look up some of his other alleged solo exhibits, and found absolutely nothing. The Chelsea Art Museum has no record of a solo exhibit by Farrell. There's no such thing as the "Deutche Bank Collection", and a look on The Artists of the Deutsche Bank Collection shows nothing by this artist. Fails WP:V. Bearian (talk) 16:59, 23 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

He's not listed at the Zach Feuer gallery, nor the Michail-Lombardo gallery (again, misspelled), nor any collection of the Neuberger Berman Foundation. I can't verify crucial pieces of information -- any solo art shows -- that would prove his notability. Why would that be? I am afraid that (a) it's completely made up, or (b) original research. Bearian (talk) 17:12, 23 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've come to the conclusion that much of the article may be a hoax. Bearian (talk) 17:16, 23 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Most Concerned Comment: The exhibition record of Brian Farrell is listed by him on his linkedin profile, http://linkedin.com/in/brianfarrellart, and also at the public websites that are mentioned in the wikipedia article. If this is a made up hoax it is most tragic and sad and undoubtedly the page should be deleted. I shall see if I can find someone to send the artist a message on the social media at linkedin or Facebook where he is likely to find the message quick to explain himself if he wishes to and considers it appropriate. If the exhibition record is a hoax it is most surprising especially coming from a Public TV figure and a very sad commentary on the state of morality in the world today. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 14.98.228.75 (talk) 04:02, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: Comment made by IP who's only edits are to this AfD. Ramaksoud2000 ^{(Talk to me)} 04:14, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Delete because he seems to be a hard-working artist, with a flair for social media, but there are just not enough prizes and accolades in his background at this time. New York City is replete with non-Notable artists. GeorgeLouis (talk) 04:10, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Comment I think even if an artist has many awards, even a Rembrandt or Leonardo da Vinci like artist, if he puts up a hoax exhibition record his page deserves deletion, but I still tend to think that there must be another explanation and that the record of exhibitions is not a falsehood. Let us hope the artist clarifies himself.This guy is not non-notable. He is on TV in a famous serial as already pointed out in earlier comments. Since the same note by Ramaksoud2000-superscript-talktome has been repeating after my every comment he may please do the favor again in case he considers it is needed.

Note same as above. Ramaksoud2000 ^{(Talk to me)} 12:27, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: the IPs have devolved into concern trolling. Bearian (talk) 13:13, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Comment:I am the artist. My CV is not a hoax or have hoax entries. I do not need that attention nor am I insecure to do something that unethical. The CV has been edited and shortened several times with many of my shows from earlier in the career and work in collections being deleted. Events, shows and awards from the present day that have been deemed "not relevant or important enough" have been deleted. Works that were in collections in the past may no longer be documented nor in the collection. Publications, press, interviews and a significant amount information has been and continues to be removed from the internet in order to update my present art career. The CV, as with the art itself, is an ever-changing work in progress. I do participate in several, worthy, charitable events. I do not give many interviews. I do not generally comment on public opinion. I do not enter into discussions. I do use the tools of social media as does any other well informed person of the community in which I reside. The present artworks and information are available on my site, which I will decline to promote here. I am not certain how I came to be on Wikipedia or how this discussion even generated, but at this present moment, I agree that I do not yet meet the standard for being here. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bfarrellart (talk • contribs) 15:24, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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