11.2.2001
 
You know... I've often wondered that myself (see last paragraph). Concerning the whole "art world," critics are essential to the success of fine artists. They have the power to make or break an artist's reputation although...

Okay, going off on a tangent here, but I hate the direction art is taking. Originally artists were celebrated for their importance to society not only as observers and commentators but as keepers of history and tradition as well. These days those artists are considered boring or "craft" artists (including graphic artists).

Art has become an elite world of posh galleries and effortless depth ("don't know what that means so I'll just fake it") which can now exist without the attention of the populace at large. The act of making fine art (i.e. traditional painting techniques, sculpture, non-ready-mades) still remains a soulful and often intimate practice, but the act of displaying and gaining noteriety for one's work...

... So, need to rewrite that one... can't think at the moment.

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