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I've seen it argued that hipsters and architects love Brutalism precisely because it is so ugly and hard to love, it shows off sophistication. Case in point fro
by gwern 8y ago
I've seen it argued that hipsters and architects love Brutalism precisely because it is so ugly and hard to love, it shows off sophistication. Case in point from OP:
> “The fact that people find it ugly means that it already has authenticity,” said Jonathan Poh, an architect who has an office on an upper floor.
First against the wall, IMO.
- AnimalMuppet 8y agoIf you have to embrace ugly things to prove your authenticity, you aren't authentic. In fact, if you do anything for the purpose of proving your authenticity, you aren't authentic. You're a wanna-be trying to cover up the fact that you're just a wanna-be.