RE: Art is a Threat
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If music has its punk rock, then what you're talking about is punk art, some call it 'lowbrow' and other call it are for sheer shock-value. But It's all about making a statement, and the statement is: Everything that becomes high-brow is a vapid status-quo - something art should rebel against.
But, just like punk rock doesn't invalidate other music genres, though it mocks them, so can't art become invalidated just because it doesn't throws the sink at the wall.
With all that said, there are so many insanely rebellious artworks that would be hi-brow today, but were completely revolutionary for their time... this one never gets old for me: The Lunatic of Etretat | Hugues Merle | 1871
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That could just as easily be a street snapshot of an Los Angeles park these days, or someone on the way to the met gala. But that beautiful soft light. Gorgeous.
lol going to the met gala in rags looking berserk and carrying a log like a baby - that would be a statement!
If I were in the position where I was ever invited to attend, I wouldn't - but I would, just like this. Remind me if I ever get into that position.
LOL you got it 🤣