RE: Art is a Threat
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Well put!
It seems so much of the art comes from the left side of the political spectrum these days as far as I see. It is a little radical to pour yourself 100% into being an artist when the value is subjective, essential business principals of the entrepreneur can get ignored for the focus on art, and the radicals on either side are triggered negatively by provocative art.
Love seeing things shift back and forth, how shock can lead to learning, and how art is constant through it all. Especially when most of us have art as formative activity from our youth.
Grants for art seem to be mostly government virtue signalling but I am all for it if it inspires people to create and inspire others.
Sorry I missed this comment!
I have "secured" (tentatively) a venue for a solo show, and in speaking with the organiser of the overarching festival it will be a part of, I'm not sure if "all" the work I want "can" go in, because of those things you speak about - what people consent to have in their space :)
At least here, I can post everything! :D
Oh do it! Art is supposed to ruffle feathers! If it causes a buzz or some emotions, you are doing it right!