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I agree with a lot of that, but there's a difference between something being art and something being worthy of support. If you buy into the idea that art is ab

I agree with a lot of that, but there's a difference between something being art and something being worthy of support. If you buy into the idea that art is about creating reactions, then the reaction that you're going for is very important. In fact, maybe it's the main way you judge whether the artwork or is good or not. From that perspective, you can consider a Confederate statue art but unworthy art.

silicon2401 5y ago
That just kicks the can down the road. It basically boils down to "art is stuff I like". Art also has a reputation of opening people's minds and letting them see the world differently. By the logic of worthiness, people should never support art unless it's basically propaganda for their own beliefs (which is what I believe modern art functions as).