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To begin to understand the phenomenon that has taken place in the Chelsea district of New York City this summer at the Agora Gallery several topics need to be explored. The publicity surrounding the solo show of Aelita Andre could hardly be missed. Aelita is a 4 year old painter from Melbourne, Australia. She had her first show at 20 months of age and according to the booklet handed out at the gallery "created her first significant body of work before the age of two." Before the opening of her exhibition every local TV station, news paper, and any other local media was running the story about her.
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/the-scenenews/eventslocal/PreAmazing_4-Schooler--123145488.htmYear-Old_Artist_Opens_Exhibit_in_Chelsea_New_York-123218563.html
This is the link to the story on NBC, but every station ran a very similar story before the opening, likewise every print media ran the same story as if a press packet was handed to everyone. The topics explored are what is a child prodigy, does the work stand up to the famous artists the press is comparing it with, and who is promoting her.
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What is a Child Prodigy?
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