...long been those who think that the only worthy art is that which is "relevant" which makes some sort of philosophical, political, or moral statement or argument. And on the other hand, there have long been...poor art, or at least poorer than they might have been, as a result. In particular the sort of 'social SF" popular in Galaxy magazine in the 1950s (and elsewhere later) of which _Gladiator ...
...we will hang it on the wall next to the other artists' propaganda which is different, and at length we decide which ...we? It really isn't hard, for people who are trained, to sort these things out, whether in art or science, with fair consistency ..., compared to art that has no clear message, such as the artist's own bed transported to the gallery and exhibited in original condition ...
... let us have art which is propaganda, and we will hang it on the wall next to the other artists' propaganda which is different, and at length we decide which piece we will piss on. What you mean we? It really isn't hard, for people who are trained, to sort these things out, whether in art or science, with fair consistency of consensus. Lay people can have opinions about ...
...made an effort at compiling the opposite, more indulgent sort of list: my own 100 "personal faves" among British artists. Much easier to do, because it doesn't ... on the overall stature of British artists). Especially given that his own typical post has ... compelled to indignantly declare any of these artists "ineligible," they can just append one of the ...
... made an effort at compiling the opposite, more indulgent sort of list: my own 100 "personal faves" among British artists. Much easier to do, because it doesn't ... opinion on the overall stature of British artists). Especially given that his own typical post has ... compelled to indignantly declare any of these artists "ineligible," they can just append one of the ...
... right, I made an effort at compiling the opposite, more indulgent sort of list: my own 100 "personal faves" among British artists. Title corrected. Your problem was that you meant 'English' when ... a list of your favourite Californian musicians, title it 'Best American Artists' and argue about whether Madonna is eligible? Your second list is ...
... responses rather than more of this miffy, emotional "You passed over my favorite band, so you're a poopyhead" sort of stuff. Did I mention my favourite band or artiste? When you start with an incorrect definition of 'British', you're definitely in the same poopyhead league as Raja. ...
...intelligent responses rather than more of this miffy, emotional "You passed over my favorite band, so you're a poopyhead" sort of stuff. Did I mention my favourite band or artiste? When you start with an incorrect definition of 'British', you're definitely in the same poopyhead league as Raja. -- ...
... I hate that. And I hate those damned Mexicans, even though that doesn't make me a racist because I said so. I tell people that I am a big, tough Harley dude but the truth is that I only owned a Sportster - sort of an entry-level Harley - for 6 months before it got repo'd. I had a good job once. Back in 1998. Then I fucked up, got fired, and my wife left me. Now I cannot hold down a ...
... I hate that. And I hate those damned Mexicans, even though that doesn't make me a racist because I said so. I tell people that I am a big, tough Harley dude but the truth is that I only owned a Sportster - sort of an entry-level Harley - for 6 months before it got repo'd. I had a good job once. Back in 1998. Then I fucked up, got fired, and my wife left me. Now I cannot hold down a ...
