“Some people are opposed to anything, before they understand what they criticise.” Sebastian Wortys
Truthing (Don't Fear The Creative) Make no mistake, a song, a piece of art, some writing are a creative's hell, in a world of opinions where there is no critical thinking, how else would we have ended up with banning and burning books, redacted prose, destruction of art that is feared. To throw in a provocation here, do you remember 'Piss Christ?' The furore, the frenzy, the self-righteous posturing, the attacks upon the artist, who, as it predictably turned out, had no intention of blasphemy. Our symbols have become over-invested, oppressive, beyond critique or reflection. Okay, so let's pull the pin on the moral grenade now. Why is it that some believe they must protect institutions and symbols at all costs? Who are we to make ourselves the keepers? If myths are valid, flexible, adaptive, surely they will survive because of critique, especially from within the movement or process. Ironically 'Piss Christ' was an attempt to show how symbols are tamed, domesticated, corrupted, made empty in the pursuit of well, power and money, of course. Copyright 2022 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®️
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Yes, I remember “Piss Christ.” What I remember about the furor surrounding it was it was being used as prima facie evidence for giving National Endowment for the Arts grants to only “deserving” artists or getting rid of the NEA altogether.
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Yes, I remember that evil ploy, it was the same here, when the work toured Australia it was used by antagonists to decry art in any form as degenerate and unworthy of tax-payer funding!!!
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Hmmm I remember and hated it
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It sure stirred people which was the intention, I liked its message.
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Such an important and well written poem Paul. It definitely got our attention and that’s all attention grabbers want. Happy New Year! 💗🥂
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Happy New Year Cindy ❤️
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Thank you Paul❣️
Happy New Year to you as well❣️
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Great poem and very true
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Thank you 🙂
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Never in my life
Have I made a mistake
Criticism is still alive
If you only let them eat cake
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And still they would decry, thank you Milena
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