Artists are often repulsed by the anti-human values and commercialized culture of their society, but they are also aware that they have a unique status within it that allows them to express their creative individuality - as long as it sells. They fear that socialism would strip them of that status and reduce them to the level of mere workers, because they are unable to imagine a world that values and encourages the artistic expression of all of its members. Danny Katch
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Artists are often repulsed by the anti-human values and commercialized culture of their society, but they are also aware that they have a unique status within it that allows them to express their creative individuality - as long as it sells. They fear that socialism would strip them of that status and reduce them to the level of mere workers, because they are unable to imagine a world that values and encourages the artistic expression of all of its members. This quote is one of my favorites. It really illustrates how artists can be repulsed by the values of their society, yet still work in the same society, according to her.

The image she gives us is one where people live in a place where art is encouraged and supported, and yet an artist still works under the same rules and regulations. Even though this quote is showing how artists can be repulsed by the anti-human values and commercialized culture of their society, they still work in the same society according to this person's belief. One way I believe this quote applies to our society today is when we see things like talented people being discouraged or pushed out because they do not meet or fit into certain standards or guidelines.

Source: Abcs Of Socialism

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