This is what it is the business of the artist to do. Art is theft, art is armed robbery, art is not pleasing your mother.
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The quote reflects the controversial perspective on art as an act of appropriation rather than mere creation. It suggests that artists often draw inspiration from existing works, experiences, and emotions, essentially "stealing" ideas to craft something new and impactful. This view challenges the traditional notion of originality in art, presenting the artist as someone who reinterprets and reimagines rather than invents from scratch.
Moreover, the assertion that art is not about...
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