Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Fritz Huser

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The result was delete‎. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 23:09, 2 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Fritz Huser

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This artist does not meet WP notability criteria per WP:GNG nor WP:NARTIST. No significant exhibitions, no notable museum collections, no reviews in art magazines or newpapers, nor book chapters/monographs on his work. Article sourcing is primary, and all I could find online is primary sourcing. Netherzone (talk) 21:52, 18 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Artists, Visual arts, and Switzerland. Netherzone (talk) 21:52, 18 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Delete - I agree that it doesn't satisfy WP:GNG MaskedSinger (talk) 11:21, 20 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Delete I can't find any coverage in reliable sources. Of the four sources currently in the article, one is just a directory listing, one is the person's website, and two others just link back to the same wikipedia article. Elspea756 (talk) 16:21, 22 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Keep. Despite his somewhat reclusive lifestyle, which has little to do with the world of fashionable galleries and corporate art criticism, Fritz Huser is a very popular artist in Switzerland, enjoying at least national, if not international, renown.

Here are some of his solo exhibitions, which take place quite regularly: 1, 2, 3.

Here’s a big article about him on the official website of the Swiss Radio and Television Company.

Here’s an ad for his Adventskalender in the Swiss cantonal press: Aargauer Zeitung, bz Basel, Luzerner Zeitung, St. Galler Tagblatt.

Here’s a popular fairy-tale book he co-authored, and here’s an example of a random book (not even about art!) with a reproduction of his work on the cover.

Last but not least, here’s his IMDb profile, according to which he has participated as a set designer in the filming of at least four Swiss and Swiss-German movies.

To summarize: albeit being somewhat outside the bounds of the strict Wikipedia conventions, Fritz Huser’s notability as an artist is still evident. There are no rules without exceptions, and if there is one article that fits the rule about ignoring all rules, this is it. — ɪ 19:29, 23 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Popularity is not the same as notability. Just because an artist creates and exhibits work or makes a set design does not confer inherent notability. Those are simply things artists do. Run-of-the-mill WP:MILL. The first three links are simply announcement for shows by the gallery showing his work - primary sourcing that does not count towards notability. The "big article" looks OK at first, however there is no by-line which usually is an indication something is a press release or native advertising rather than an in-depth article with editorial oversight. The "ad" is exactly the same copy in each of these publications, and is advertorial sponsored content for an advent calendar he is selling...translated: In stores from Friday - The square calendar is appearing for the first time in two formats: in a smaller version of 40 x 40 centimeters for 30 francs and in the large version with an edge length of 68 centimeters for 50 francs. From October 26th, the calendar will be available in the following old town shops: Otz bookstore, Ryser office, Hömlilade, Augentreff Schneider and Vitrine. For everyone who doesn't want to tie the calendar to their bike, there is a home delivery service: Next Long Friday in the Old Town you can pre-order the calendars in the Old Office Building. Serious reviews of an artist's work don't include such advertorial content. Lastly, IMDb is not considered a reliable source by WP. Netherzone (talk) 21:34, 23 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 22:45, 25 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Delete reference 2, 3 and 4 are user generated biographies. Not finding anything better on the internet. Unfortunately "Fritz Huser" is a common name, so a search brings up several living Fritz Husers. "Fritz Huser 1952" brings up standard promotional items for a person trying to make a living. --WomenArtistUpdates (talk) 01:57, 29 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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