Just ordered "Blank Space" from Bookshop.org. I loathe about 75% of poptimism (depending on how you define it) and think about these topics a lot, so I'm excited to dig in.
I wonder whether the lack of artistic innovation and interest in what we see is one reason for the apparent rise in participation. I'm surrounded by people doing art of some sort, and one thing the technology has made easy is on-line courses, sharing art, creating art communities, etc. And I think in some communities - basketry for example - there is a lot of innovation and it isn't all conformity with what's popular on Instagram right now. I'm seeing artists with distinctive voices, doing their own thing really well.
Where there is no value other than money, honor is meaningless; and where there is no honor, there cannot be shame. And without shame, infamy and esteem become indistinguishable.” Such a perfect description of our society and politics, for sure. I am on the library waitlist for this book. I hope it will be as enlightening as it is depressing.
Just ordered "Blank Space" from Bookshop.org. I loathe about 75% of poptimism (depending on how you define it) and think about these topics a lot, so I'm excited to dig in.
I wonder whether the lack of artistic innovation and interest in what we see is one reason for the apparent rise in participation. I'm surrounded by people doing art of some sort, and one thing the technology has made easy is on-line courses, sharing art, creating art communities, etc. And I think in some communities - basketry for example - there is a lot of innovation and it isn't all conformity with what's popular on Instagram right now. I'm seeing artists with distinctive voices, doing their own thing really well.
The humor in "Dead Man’s Wire" sounds comparable to the dark humor in last year's "Caught Stealing."
Where there is no value other than money, honor is meaningless; and where there is no honor, there cannot be shame. And without shame, infamy and esteem become indistinguishable.” Such a perfect description of our society and politics, for sure. I am on the library waitlist for this book. I hope it will be as enlightening as it is depressing.