Comments on: Hiroshi Sugimoto’s No Cash Deal With U2

By: Blogs 09/15

Blogs 09/15 — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:31:16 +0000

[...] Hiroshi Sugimoto’s No Cash Deal With U2 la foto de la portada de U2 [...]

By: Things I Found on the Internet: » The economy is fucked lets trade.

Things I Found on the Internet: » The economy is fucked lets trade. — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:34:34 +0000

[...] Hiroshi Sugimoto trades photo to U2 for album cover, details here. [...]

By: Artist to Artist Exchanges | Images from Neil Corman Photography

Artist to Artist Exchanges | Images from Neil Corman Photography — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:38:23 +0000

[...] The website A Photo Editor has an interesting post from earlier this month regarding the photograph on U2’s new album No Line on the Horizon. The title song of the album was inspired by the photographers work and he allowed it to be the album cover with the condition of no text may obstruct any part of the image, which something not really done. Additionally the terms of the usage was an artist to artist deal, meaning U2 could use the image and the photographer obtained rights to the song for his use in the future. More information of how this whole transaction came about may be found on the A Photo Editor website and his recent post Hiroshi Sugimoto’s No Cash Deal with U2. [...]

By: Sunshine, sunshine «

Sunshine, sunshine « — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:17:17 +0000

[...] Bono confessed that he loved Sugimoto’s seascape photographs and began quizzing the artist about the work. “He started taking notes as I talked,” Sugimoto recalled. Those notes became the foundation for the new album’s title track. Last year, during a visit to Dublin, Sugimoto heard the first demo tape, and a few months later was told by Bono that U2 wanted to use the Boden Sea image on the album jacket. Bono agreed on an “artist-to-artist” barter whereby Sugimoto could use the “No Line on the Horizon” song in any project he wanted in the future. Sugimoto says he still hasn’t made up his mind about how to use the song — which he says he likes, but liked even better in its “more hard rock” demo stage. - Hiroshi Sugimoto’s No Cash Deal With U2 [...]

By: Don Cudney

Don Cudney — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:18:48 +0000

Now all we need is magazine’s with no masthead……

By: Blue

Blue — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:36:41 +0000

@h.linton,
Yeah, what if. What if someone asked Bono to be a spokesperson for something he didn’t really want to be a spokesperson for. What kind of a spokesperson is that?
What if Sugimoto decided to ask for 1 million dollars for a fund to save one legged panda’s.
You can “what if” all day,the point is that these two great figures have reached an agreement based upon artistic integrity, collaborative visions, and although it may not immediately benefit all of us it sets a precedent that we can try and match. Tackle your own causes, don’t rely on someone else’s coat tails.

By: Fotografi

Fotografi — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:20:02 +0000

This is a very interesting story about collaboration. It’s nice to see that there is a true respect between U2 and Sugimoto.

By: Hiroshi Sugimoto y U2: “No Line on the Horizon” | Fotomaf. Blog de fotografía de Mauro A. Fuentes

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:43:24 +0000

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By: Chad

Chad — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:47:19 +0000

As far a Bono being a spokesperson for copyright change – good luck with that. Seeing as his label (Island at the time) just about sued the band Negativeland out of existence for copyright infringement. Only to use the same sampling techniques on the Zoo TV tour.

So forgive me if I don’t think of U2 as being particularly original. And album cover of the year? I wonder what Taylor Deupree had to pay to use the same photo? And then there’s the Brothomstates’ 2001 Warp album Caro. When will it end.

Sorry for the negativity. I truly do look forward to what Sugimoto does with the music. And I appreciate Bono’s altruistic side, I just don’t think copyright issues are a good fit for him.

http://pitchfork.com/news/34413-is-the-new-u2-album-cover-a-rip-off/

By: A text-free album cover « Supraprint

A text-free album cover « Supraprint — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:48:23 +0000

[...] dwordclass 0 Comments Categories: Uncategorized Great photo. Great arrangement between photog and U2 not involving money. (Plus, a cool blog. Now linked to over on the [...]

By: Tyler, Chicago

Tyler, Chicago — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:02:59 +0000

@Alan Astonish,
Saw his work a few years back, exhibited in conjunction with Isamu Noguchi. I count them both as influences.

By: danno

danno — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:51:26 +0000

that is super bad ass. love it.

rocksteady,
danno~

By: Will Seberger

Will Seberger — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:27:14 +0000

#18 has it dead-on.

By: Gordon Moat

Gordon Moat — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:21:11 +0000

I would be open to similar barters. The trouble is that the Tax Man will want to place values on these deals. It still begs the question of whether deals at the top can work when trickled down to a lower scale.

By: Chris George

Chris George — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:19:34 +0000

Many thanks for this Rob, once again your blog identifies more interesting trends for the Photographic Industry

By: Darien Chin

Darien Chin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:42:09 +0000

Now that is refreshing and cool…..on both sides…

By: h.linton

h.linton — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:15:18 +0000

I thought about this after reading the story several days ago and realized what a great opportunity was missed. Maybe these guys are flying in a rarefied atmosphere but that’s exactly the type of people who can herald in change. “What if” Sugimoto had requested $1 million to create a fund that could be used to raise awareness of copyright issues or some such cause? He has/had Bono in a position to become a spokesperson for said cause and with proper planning people might actually start to take note which in turn would help a greater number of people than just the two parties involved. Its something to think about . . .

By: U2 and Sugimoto update « UNT Photography 1

U2 and Sugimoto update « UNT Photography 1 — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:33:03 +0000

[...] at aphotoeditor.com, Rob Haggart has an interesting post about how U2 came to Hiroshi Sugimoto’s image for their new [...]

By: jmgiordano

jmgiordano — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:24:59 +0000

I’m sure TR has the same kind of deal with hot women and their body parts….it’s nothing new when you’re flying at the altitude I’m sure.

By: john mcd.

john mcd. — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:03:01 +0000

Anyone who likes Sugimoto’s work should also check out italian photographer Mimmo Jodice.

By: john mcd.

john mcd. — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:34:03 +0000

Keeping it real? What ever does that mean?

The parties concerned here are all used to dealing with fees and contracts commensurate with the value they create. Maybe Sugimoto is a big fan of the group and doesn’t really need the money. I can understand that. So I wonder what Sugimoto has in mind. Could be interesting, but it might have made more business sense to just agree a fair fee.

By: Grant

Grant — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:50:16 +0000

Stone age business model.

By: jamie kripke

jamie kripke — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:25:03 +0000

Nice to see two artists keeping it real, especially when big money and long contracts could be involved.

By: William Brinson

William Brinson — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:13:00 +0000

@ #8
Nicely said!
Artists share among artists, and receive inspiration and admiration for each other.

By: Jon Boyes

Jon Boyes — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:41:07 +0000

Interesting deal!

But for sheer simplicity surely the undisputed crown belongs to Tap’s “Smell the Glove” ;)

By: Alan Astonish

Alan Astonish — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:22:26 +0000

I’ve always liked Sugimoto’s pictures (especially his architectural work); see his prints in person if you get the chance!

What good is a song to him? Is he going to stream it on his webpage? :P

By: Jim DeLillo

Jim DeLillo — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:15:13 +0000

Simplicity.

Like The Beatles White Album.

By: Mary J Adams

Mary J Adams — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:59:28 +0000

How refreshing to see a bartering amoung artists of this caliber. As an artist myself, I have always been in favor of the bartering system. I believe that it shows that money is not always the most important thing & shows mutual respect.

By: Cash Strapped

Cash Strapped — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:58:25 +0000

Here’s a little backstory about Sugimoto and his dealer Larry Gagosian. Seems tough times have hit Sugimoto too — his print prices have plumeted from $450,000 all the way down to $360,000. (But remember, he only gets 50% of that, so get out the violin).

http://tinyurl.com/c5ecur

By: Heymo Vehse - Blog

Heymo Vehse - Blog — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:53:42 +0000

[...] There are some more details on the Photo Editor Blog. [...]