"The Art World Is the New Music World," Says Swizz Beatz  "The
Art World Is the New Music World," Says Swizz BeatzFrom left,
Woodkid, JR, Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell at the opening of Galerie
Perrotin in New York City. Image via therealswizzz on Instagram
/ Requested Credit  Collaborations between musicians and artists
are not a new development, but it has become more common as of
late. Marina Abramovic performed with Jay Z at Pace Gallery,
Lady Gaga practiced the Abramovic method and is working with
various artists including Jeff Koons and Inez & Vinoodh on her
upcoming project, and Pharrell recently worked with Daniel
Arsham on a keyboard sculpture and is currently working with JR
on a video project. In the age of social media, it almost seems
weird for visual artists not to have friends in the music
industry with whom they create and interact with.  While
attending the opening event for Galerie Perrotin in New York
City, producer Swizz Beatz told the New York Times that "the art
world is the new music world,