That’s the point. People want to simultaneously pretend that art is the trivial pursuit of effete dilettantes but also that subsidizing art is unfair since it would take too much sacrifice and effort for any random person to become an artist.
You make it seem like I am against artists when I am for everybody, including artists. Don’t be so angry because you weren’t financially successful in your chosen field. Lots of people don’t make it. Some would say art is suffering and the masters were compelled. My hand-wringing is about imbalance. Find peace my friend, we are all artists.
All I got was the name calling and anger. I’m not too bright though so I’m sure lots went over my head. I’m almost positive it’s a very good, well thought out, reasonable screed. My comment was an off the cuff quip, try gaining a little perspective.
“Fuck my life!”, said factory workers throughout the land.
Factory workers are eligible to become artists at any time. It was always allowed.
Art is a skill that takes time and dedication to cultivate, and often at least a seed of talent to boot.
I can’t just wake up one morning and say “I’m an artist now” anymore than I can wake up and say “I’m a doctor today.”
That’s the point. People want to simultaneously pretend that art is the trivial pursuit of effete dilettantes but also that subsidizing art is unfair since it would take too much sacrifice and effort for any random person to become an artist.
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You make it seem like I am against artists when I am for everybody, including artists. Don’t be so angry because you weren’t financially successful in your chosen field. Lots of people don’t make it. Some would say art is suffering and the masters were compelled. My hand-wringing is about imbalance. Find peace my friend, we are all artists.
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All I got was the name calling and anger. I’m not too bright though so I’m sure lots went over my head. I’m almost positive it’s a very good, well thought out, reasonable screed. My comment was an off the cuff quip, try gaining a little perspective.