Responsible Intelligent Art Making

A common example I often use is "art about homeless people". Artwork that deals with crucial issues, often times poorly executed and usually crudely exploitative of the subject. The gallery and museum alike will exhibit, sell and critique the work as the artists, scholars and bohemes pat themselves on the back for their daring endeavors. Documenting the deep dark armpits that to so many is common, everyday, reality. Good taste and high culture is usually at the expense of another. In the end, art is sold, the art world satisfies its relative position within a community AND THE HOMELESS ARE STILL FUCKING HOMELESS! Much of what I have seen in art schools and the art world fosters, irritates and sometimes creates THE PROBLEM. Often times...

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  1. Might you consider adding "meaningful" as one of the response choices?

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