It's really rude. I understand the sentiment if it doesn't interfere with the artist behind you, however I really think it is dishonorable to
display artist work directly behind them where it will get confused with the artist who sits behind them. An artist should never have to direct and explain that artwork isn't theirs. I've heard many an artist who has had this happen to them get really frustrated that their con experience was half explaining and redirecting people away from their booth.
An artist really can't work with the space they are given? Those who fight for artwork being displayed directly behind them care about only one thing: Their visibility at the expense of the artist who sits directly behind them. It isn't cool and I think it's really crazy that people will defend this.
For artist that sit at corner tables, this is a way different scenario. Having displays on the side of their booths clearly doesn't interfere with the artist behind them. And as long as both parties are happy there isn't an issue.
display artist work directly behind them where it will get confused with the artist who sits behind them. An artist should never have to direct and explain that artwork isn't theirs. I've heard many an artist who has had this happen to them get really frustrated that their con experience was half explaining and redirecting people away from their booth.
An artist really can't work with the space they are given? Those who fight for artwork being displayed directly behind them care about only one thing: Their visibility at the expense of the artist who sits directly behind them. It isn't cool and I think it's really crazy that people will defend this.
For artist that sit at corner tables, this is a way different scenario. Having displays on the side of their booths clearly doesn't interfere with the artist behind them. And as long as both parties are happy there isn't an issue.