I know a lot of people like to loudly claim that they "don't get" modern art, as though stupidity were a virtue. Could they make it more obvious though than these religious zealots in Russia. I haven't even seen the piece but I can't help thinking that a sculpture of the Virgin Mary in caviar is probably going to be intended to make people think about the contradictions between extravagant lifestyles and religious belief. Probably, if anything, the correct response from religious people is to campaign against those who dine on caviar while outside on the streets people are starving to death. No, no, no though, down with art. Yeah I guess pointing out the ridiculous contradictions between what people profess to believe and what they practice in real life could be construed as inciting religious hatred...
...and the good news is that it'll be illegal here in the UK too soon. Artists, musicians, performers, comedians, secular activists and free-thinkers watch your backs!
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It is perfectly possible not to like modern art without being stupid, but despite your high IQ you don't seem to have realised this do you Cruella?
Can a person's intelligence be worked out from the type of art they enjoy? If so, how? Please let us know. To me it sounds as dubious as forming an opinion of someone's intelligence from the colour of their skin or the shape of their genitals.
Not liking modern art = stupid. Cruella, if I didn't know you had an IQ of 457 I'd be tempted to think you weren't the brightest of sparks.
"I know a lot of people like to loudly claim that they "don't get" modern art, as though stupidity were a virtue."
Can you imagine a candidate for the US presidency telling the American public that (s)he liked modern art?!
"I haven't even seen the piece but I can't help thinking that a sculpture of the Virgin Mary in caviar is probably going to be intended to make people think about the contradictions between extravagant lifestyles and religious belief."
Or the role of religion in persuading Russians to passively accept their country's corrupt oligarchy.
"No, no, no though, down with art."
Since when do religious groups want people to actually THINK about anything?! If the religious right had their way, any art other than biblical scenes and landscapes would be out of bounds! Makes me want to get a Chris Ofili poster!
"...and the good news is that it'll be illegal here in the UK too soon. Artists, musicians, performers, comedians, secular activists and free-thinkers watch your backs!"
I've been saying if the Republicans win in 2008 I'm going to move to England...maybe I need to rethink that!
Ah Cotterpotter...
"It is perfectly possible not to like modern art without being stupid"
It's perfectly possibly to have never studied and not be interested in modern art without that being a sign of stupidity. It's also possible to have a good understanding of modern art but in general feel that you are more interested in classical art. Not understanding something though is rarely a sign of intellect.
And yes Iceman, exactly. Interestingly there was an article somewhere the other day about the late Robin Cook and the fact that he felt he was unable to admit to his secular views in front of the rest of the UK government. France has a real secular government these days and house prices are lower. Maybe time to brush up on your conversational French, n'est ce pas?
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