Claes OldenburgI am for an art that is political-erotical-mystical, that does something more than sit on its ass in a museum.
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In his essay, “The Art Instinct,” David Joselit states that the artistic impulse is to create things that are “political-erotical-mystical.” In other words, art must have a purpose beyond the simple enjoyment of beauty. It must be political, because it should encourage people to think about their society and how they can make things better. It must be political because, as a creature of society, art should reflect the society in which it was produced. At a time when art is widely viewed as an escape from the realities of our world, Joselit’s essay reminds us that art can be an expression of our highest hopes for our lives.
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