«POP ART IS FOR EVERYONE»

Who says artists aren’t the new rock stars? US music manager Pat Magnarella, the supremo behind chart topping groups such as Green Day and The Wallflowers, has just “signed up” British painter Charming Baker (yes, that name is real). Or, as the press release so quaintly puts it: “Baker has recently been patronised by legendary American music manager, Pat Magnarella.” “I now want to use my experience with musicians to create a similar platform for talented artists,” enthuses the music maestro who was named “Personal Manager of the Year” by Pollstar magazine in 2006.

The Art Newspaper
July 15 2009