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He expected to be criticized for what he saw was the performace: writing stories. He did NOT expect to have his "Hey I'll type anything for you" sign completely
by gknoy 13y ago
He expected to be criticized for what he saw was the performace: writing stories. He did NOT expect to have his "Hey I'll type anything for you" sign completely hidden, and therefore the pictures about him to be taken completely out of context.
In real life, you can see something like that, and then walk around until you see the sign and have better context, and be less dismissive or confused. When all you have is a photo, that's less easy.
- drcode 13y ago<sarcasm> Oh I see, you're saying that he was an artist who's art was MISUNDERSTOOD! Well, that changes everything: In other cases, people understand 100% what artists are trying to do. No performance artist in their right mind can be expected to take into account that others might misunderstand his/her performance. </sarcasm>
- Gigablah 13y agoSomehow we've reached a point in society where being spotted in public with a typewriter turns you into a subject of mockery and disdain. Hell, the author would be better treated if he dressed up as a clown and made balloon animals.
- comrade_ogilvy 13y agoNo, his art is not being misunderstood in the least. That would have required an iota of effort on the part of the mindless haters. No, they (and apparently you) think that forming harsh judgment about the person based on a few superficial details, without any regard for the attempt at art whatsoever, is somehow okay. That the person is attempting art is just being used as an excuse for indefensible behavior.