SEATTLE— Mike Hadreas, the artist known as Perfume Genius, has publicly requested assistance with his Wikipedia artist photo. The artist shared his struggle on social media Tuesday. He wants a new photo. His current Wikipedia image is unflattering. Hadreas cited “deep existential dread” when looking at the picture. He said it captured him at a “particularly awkward moment.” The artist photo issue plagues many musicians. Wikipedia’s volunteer editors often choose suboptimal images. This has led to widespread frustration in the music community. Some artists feel misrepresented by their online profiles. They wish they could change their artist photo on Wikipedia.
The Struggle is Real
Hadreas detailed his specific grievances. “It looks like I’m being haunted by a modem,” he wrote. He compared the lighting to a “discount interrogation.” The singer believes his artist photo on Wikipedia needs a complete overhaul. He wants something that reflects his current artistic vision. This includes better hair. He also wants less visible pores. “I am a fragile flower, not a crypt keeper,” Hadreas stated. He has offered to pay for a professional photoshoot. He even suggested a specific photographer. It was someone known for capturing “ethereal beauty.” He hopes this will incentivize change.
A Plea for Help
Many fans have rallied behind the singer. They shared their own Wikipedia photo nightmares. One fan found a photo of an artist wearing a potato sack. Another showed a musician mid-sneeze. “It’s a real problem,” said Cassandra Moon, a self-proclaimed “Wikipedia Image Curator.” Moon volunteers her time improving artist pages. “Sometimes the best available photo is just… bad. We do our best with what we have,” she explained. She noted that editors often use publicly available images. Many are low-resolution. Some are poorly cropped. Hadreas hopes his plea will bring attention to the issue. He wants Wikipedia to implement a better system. He wants artists to have more control over their official images. He wants to change his artist photo on Wikipedia.
At press time, Wikipedia editors responded by uploading a new photo of Hadreas. It depicted him wearing a novelty oversized cowboy hat. He was blurry. The background was a child’s birthday party.
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