It seems that even the fantasy/SF art community still lacks a museum capable of acting as an important hub for the genre, but personally I'm convinced that furry art is more suited than those genres for venues such as galleries and museums. IMHO as of today the furry art community has more similarities with the fine art community than it does with the world of illustration or comic arts... but only time will tell I guess.
Sounds like you have gathered a fantastic collection by the way, and it prompts me to ask a question: do you happen to own the Steve Gallacci painting which was the initial spark of the furry fandom back in 1980 or know who the owner is? I'm holding a panel about the history of the furry fandom this summer at a convention and I was looking for more information about that painting but all I could gather is that it featured Erma Felna in the future Albedo setting, and not even Steve could give me much more information. It seems no scans or photos of that painting have ever been posted on internet either.
It seems that even the fantasy/SF art community still lacks a museum capable of acting as an important hub for the genre, but personally I'm convinced that furry art is more suited than those genres for venues such as galleries and museums. IMHO as of today the furry art community has more similarities with the fine art community than it does with the world of illustration or comic arts... but only time will tell I guess.
Sounds like you have gathered a fantastic collection by the way, and it prompts me to ask a question: do you happen to own the Steve Gallacci painting which was the initial spark of the furry fandom back in 1980 or know who the owner is? I'm holding a panel about the history of the furry fandom this summer at a convention and I was looking for more information about that painting but all I could gather is that it featured Erma Felna in the future Albedo setting, and not even Steve could give me much more information. It seems no scans or photos of that painting have ever been posted on internet either.