How many of the great artists were by nature conservative? I mean by disposition and not necessarily politics.
I can't think of any.
Most of the great artists were guys (or gals) living on the margins of society. They ran off to Tahiti, sliced off an ear, drank to much, consorted with drug addicts and prostitutes and generally raised hell.
In other words, not the kind of people you would trust to do your taxes (conservatives make great accountants).
To be a great artist you have to push boundaries. You have to be willing to take risks. You have to be willing to face the scorn of society. Conservative people are usually not willing to do this.
I'll never be a great artist.
2 comments:
It takes a radical to make really great art like "Piss Christ"
Did you ever wonder where your bent to sarcasm came from?
Post a Comment