The fact people are still taking the piss
arguably proves that it's a strong image.
Money and art is insane (and often a tax dodge), but just done an image search for Maurizio Cattelan, and his exhibitions look really enjoyable. I am PRO BANANA.
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monkeon schmonkeon, Wed 18 Dec 2024, 23:30,
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Yes, but the problem with these stupid works of art is that the only message the artist can put forward with them is "artists are pretentious wankers supported by monied idiots".
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jonbob loves you, Thu 19 Dec 2024, 0:35,
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Art galleries wouldn't be as fun without the daft conceptual shit,
and I'm pretty sure his stuff is supposed to be funny.
The problem with the silly money is that it becomes about the money.
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monkeon schmonkeon, Thu 19 Dec 2024, 10:04,
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that's like saying that half the world ranting about the horror of Trump means Trump is a good thing!
(he isn't)
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simbosan Hello you cunt, Thu 19 Dec 2024, 4:34,
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Most people couldn't be that big a cunt, though.
It looks easy, but takes skill.
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monkeon schmonkeon, Thu 19 Dec 2024, 9:54,
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Can politics be art?
I guess performative cruelty is by definition a performance, but the 'work' actually affects policy and laws. Can crimes against humanity be art?
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brb Learn Ukrainian and prepare for a referendum, Thu 19 Dec 2024, 17:16,
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They don’t call them bullshit artists for nothing.
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jonbob loves you, Thu 19 Dec 2024, 18:09,
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www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/sep/11/arts.september11
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monkeon schmonkeon, Thu 19 Dec 2024, 18:51,
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