(In response to our last reading assignment When Form Has Become Attitude- And Beyond by Thierry de Duve)
Academic /talent /imitation /metier
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Modernist (Bauhaus) /creativity /invention /medium
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Now (Postmodernism) /attitude /deconstruction /practice
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We ("Art") are/is currently in a transitional state.
Art is at a place right now where "If you can convince someone it's art than it is".
Artists as intellectual facilitators. Tradition vs. Chaos. Deconstruction is a symptom of disarray/ lack of focus in art schools. We need closure/ some sort of limits placed on what is deemed art and what's not. There should be honest meaning, value and reason behind the artist's intention.
Art is at a place right now where "If you can convince someone it's art than it is".
Artists as intellectual facilitators. Tradition vs. Chaos. Deconstruction is a symptom of disarray/ lack of focus in art schools. We need closure/ some sort of limits placed on what is deemed art and what's not. There should be honest meaning, value and reason behind the artist's intention.
Ramblings/Thoughts
"talent" and "attitude" present the same problem- art is limited to a very small minority. "creativity" widens the playing field to include everybody - despite innate measure of talent or political/cultural discourse competency
"attitude" is often critical, promoting a world view/political discourse/ obsessed with pop culture and celebrities
What is next?
Art that has integrity, meaning and purpose.
Art that speaks to the heart of man.
Art that inspires.
