That was awesome. Very astute of you. Having lived in Paris for 14 years I’m going to countless museums and different Art events. I realize what you’re saying. ridiculous that these people.
Thanks Henri, I bet you are not alone in finding it ridiculous. It is very odd disconnect between postmodern art and lack of comprehensibility by anyone.
I h!ave a wild kitten that could do better than this. But I was as bad at making this kind of stuff when I was in elementary school and made my first picture for my mother and father. I realized it and it led to me finding what I am good at. Love ya, Sharon
While I’m not disputing you might have a point Michael you’re gonna have to give us more than that. How is the manipulation happening what do we look for how do we recognize it? Otherwise we get who is screaming the loudest and no way to verify the truth of the claims being made. Why isn’t that art? If you can’t explain that to the common man then you are as guilty as the manipulator.
Thanks Tim, I am glad you spoke up. And it is a little life lesson I will remember, namely to make sure to add informative links when they will be useful. Cheers.
Which of her paintings are from 1970 and which are from 2023?! The lack of growth and transformation over 50 years is astonishing. You'd think she would get bored after so many years of painting the same hideous (psychotic) thing.
I feel so different looking at any one of your paintings. Just your mango alone the other day made me smile.
Those paintings gave me an immediate sense of dissonance and nausea. . .I guess those are feelings too. Not feelings I generally want to get from art I have to say. In regards to combating the psyop, I have to agree that the more we call this stuff out for what it is, the less people will be afraid to say what they are already thinking, which is "This seems like garbage to me".
Ayn Rand railed against this sort of “artistic” expression in her day. It’s been a number of years since I read her but your words, insights, and passion reminded me how deeply my soul resonated with her stand on this matter - feels great to see the clarity of thinking and courage to say what needs said continues! 🥰🤗😊✨✨
painting right top corner, what is that at the "bottom" of that painting? Maybe that is what the interviewer meant by nothing is ever coy or evasive... joking aside
I felt disgust immediately, or revulsion.. a bit of puke!
Another form of The Emperor's New Clothes!
Thanks Michael, for your efforts to point out the manipulation
" No dignity, no self-esteem, no insight, and no passion for life"
to me they are quite ugly. the little bits of beauty are way overshadowed by the non-sensical ugliness. total disconnect from anything. agree about the lack of growth.
i had recently been seeing the word "atomization" & finally got the meaning & explanation as in vs. individuation. these, as i looked at them again after reading the comments...well that was the word that came to mind. i totally liked your descriptions & review!
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I appreciate your perspective and am glad you found the descriptions and review resonant. Your insight into “atomization” and “individuation” adds depth to the discussion.
It is a bit discouraging that this is what is considered peak in the art world. My eye definitely can find interesting things to observe, but my heart is not in it.
What an excellent synopsis…99% of so called modern art is pure crap that the gullible buy. Likewise many of these so called artists haven’t even mastered the basics when it comes to art. I’ll give you an example -Dali. If you go to his museum in Figueres you’ll see all facets/phases of his artistic career. In a word the man was a superior technician/practitioner of the visual arts. This technical skill enabled him to paint (create) any style masterfully and his composition was off the charts. Now compare his work with so-called modern art. There is no comparison … enough said. Pax.
Thank you very much for the compliment. You make an excellent point about Dali having the expertise and early skill set that allowed him to go wherever he wanted in art, and do so successfully. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts!
I personally know of a (retired) "art" professor from a Portland university who painted exactly like what you posted. I originally thought his 5 year old kid painted it, I was shocked and dismayed at how such garbage was considered something of value. Great post!
It is sad/funny that a person that paints that way would be an art professor. Like if it was Pollock, what is he going to do other than show how to drip paint? Unfortunately most abstract and postmodern artists bought into it young, then invested decades in those directions, and can't recover those lost years, and can't easily wake up and develop extraordinarily difficult and broad skill sets to work figuratively. I feel in many ways very sad for them, and relief I didn't go that way, which easily could have happened.
They couldn't paint realistically if their life depended on it. I feel the same about some contemporary music, but don't get me started! Just subbed you, great reads!
Recently, I read about Jeffrey Epstein‘s influence on Harvard professors in the science department as well as the mathematics department. Wining and dining them and taking them on trips in his jet to his island.
Then yesterday I was listening to a video I will have to find of an interview with this man who is a professor from Harvard, and he talks about how he met Jeffrey Epstein and how creepy it was to meet him. He mentioned he thinks that Epstein is nothing but a construct by the CIA. Everything he said made sense. It doesn’t surprise me Harvard is involved in the art world along with the CIA.
Love that you are skeptical Charlotte! I bet you have suspicions of a lot of people you came into contact with in your international career?! One of my supporters tried to get me to sign up to a sex dating website owned by a friend of hers … WTF?! A few years later I definitely had suspicions she was cia, and that earlier suggestion, which I didn’t do, was an intelligence gathering system to either to blackmail or to gain useful dirt. Unfortunately all those silly games rope people into life and death mafia-like methods, and of course all the lives they destroy: bioweapons, postmodern art, drug and child trafficking, and etc.
I’m lucky I loved art intensely, it directed towards authenticity in others, and competitive tennis which quickly exposes phonies (they talk a big game but can’t deliver). It disgusts me that they can be part of the American government.
That was awesome. Very astute of you. Having lived in Paris for 14 years I’m going to countless museums and different Art events. I realize what you’re saying. ridiculous that these people.
Thanks Henri, I bet you are not alone in finding it ridiculous. It is very odd disconnect between postmodern art and lack of comprehensibility by anyone.
I h!ave a wild kitten that could do better than this. But I was as bad at making this kind of stuff when I was in elementary school and made my first picture for my mother and father. I realized it and it led to me finding what I am good at. Love ya, Sharon
Thank you Sharon, made me smile, love back at ya.
While I’m not disputing you might have a point Michael you’re gonna have to give us more than that. How is the manipulation happening what do we look for how do we recognize it? Otherwise we get who is screaming the loudest and no way to verify the truth of the claims being made. Why isn’t that art? If you can’t explain that to the common man then you are as guilty as the manipulator.
The answers to the questions you raise can be found in Michael’s excellent books:
“Art: Modern, Postmodern, and Beyond: A Brief Overview of Why the Art World Has Become Trivial, and A Manifesto”
“Evolution Through Art”
“Pandora’s Box and Other Essays”
I don’t disagree with you. I was remiss in not including bibliography with links, like this one: https://newberryarchive.wordpress.com/2021/01/31/cia-weaponizing-abstract-art-and-its-fallout/
That’s what I’m talking about thanks Michael.
Thanks Tim, I am glad you spoke up. And it is a little life lesson I will remember, namely to make sure to add informative links when they will be useful. Cheers.
Haha! The reviewer says, “…seeing how everything in her work is what it is…” You just can’t get sharper art commentary than that. 😅
And I love your “PMUltra” moniker, Michael!
I appreciate that Michael.
Which of her paintings are from 1970 and which are from 2023?! The lack of growth and transformation over 50 years is astonishing. You'd think she would get bored after so many years of painting the same hideous (psychotic) thing.
I feel so different looking at any one of your paintings. Just your mango alone the other day made me smile.
You zeroed in on the total lack of progress. You know I really don’t mind what hobbyists do but in museums as exemplars of art. WTF.
100%. It’s an affront to all attempts at greatness.
Yep! No where to go but flat —–——
I'll stick to my paper cut ai pop art, at least it has a sense of humor.
Those paintings gave me an immediate sense of dissonance and nausea. . .I guess those are feelings too. Not feelings I generally want to get from art I have to say. In regards to combating the psyop, I have to agree that the more we call this stuff out for what it is, the less people will be afraid to say what they are already thinking, which is "This seems like garbage to me".
That is spot on and perfectly stated.
Ayn Rand railed against this sort of “artistic” expression in her day. It’s been a number of years since I read her but your words, insights, and passion reminded me how deeply my soul resonated with her stand on this matter - feels great to see the clarity of thinking and courage to say what needs said continues! 🥰🤗😊✨✨
Honored by the comparison Tracy! Thank you!
painting right top corner, what is that at the "bottom" of that painting? Maybe that is what the interviewer meant by nothing is ever coy or evasive... joking aside
I felt disgust immediately, or revulsion.. a bit of puke!
Another form of The Emperor's New Clothes!
Thanks Michael, for your efforts to point out the manipulation
Very much appreciated Kara.
" No dignity, no self-esteem, no insight, and no passion for life"
to me they are quite ugly. the little bits of beauty are way overshadowed by the non-sensical ugliness. total disconnect from anything. agree about the lack of growth.
i had recently been seeing the word "atomization" & finally got the meaning & explanation as in vs. individuation. these, as i looked at them again after reading the comments...well that was the word that came to mind. i totally liked your descriptions & review!
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I appreciate your perspective and am glad you found the descriptions and review resonant. Your insight into “atomization” and “individuation” adds depth to the discussion.
made me laugh…👏
It is a bit discouraging that this is what is considered peak in the art world. My eye definitely can find interesting things to observe, but my heart is not in it.
Yep.
What an excellent synopsis…99% of so called modern art is pure crap that the gullible buy. Likewise many of these so called artists haven’t even mastered the basics when it comes to art. I’ll give you an example -Dali. If you go to his museum in Figueres you’ll see all facets/phases of his artistic career. In a word the man was a superior technician/practitioner of the visual arts. This technical skill enabled him to paint (create) any style masterfully and his composition was off the charts. Now compare his work with so-called modern art. There is no comparison … enough said. Pax.
Thank you very much for the compliment. You make an excellent point about Dali having the expertise and early skill set that allowed him to go wherever he wanted in art, and do so successfully. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts!
I personally know of a (retired) "art" professor from a Portland university who painted exactly like what you posted. I originally thought his 5 year old kid painted it, I was shocked and dismayed at how such garbage was considered something of value. Great post!
It is sad/funny that a person that paints that way would be an art professor. Like if it was Pollock, what is he going to do other than show how to drip paint? Unfortunately most abstract and postmodern artists bought into it young, then invested decades in those directions, and can't recover those lost years, and can't easily wake up and develop extraordinarily difficult and broad skill sets to work figuratively. I feel in many ways very sad for them, and relief I didn't go that way, which easily could have happened.
They couldn't paint realistically if their life depended on it. I feel the same about some contemporary music, but don't get me started! Just subbed you, great reads!
Thank you!
Recently, I read about Jeffrey Epstein‘s influence on Harvard professors in the science department as well as the mathematics department. Wining and dining them and taking them on trips in his jet to his island.
Then yesterday I was listening to a video I will have to find of an interview with this man who is a professor from Harvard, and he talks about how he met Jeffrey Epstein and how creepy it was to meet him. He mentioned he thinks that Epstein is nothing but a construct by the CIA. Everything he said made sense. It doesn’t surprise me Harvard is involved in the art world along with the CIA.
Love that you are skeptical Charlotte! I bet you have suspicions of a lot of people you came into contact with in your international career?! One of my supporters tried to get me to sign up to a sex dating website owned by a friend of hers … WTF?! A few years later I definitely had suspicions she was cia, and that earlier suggestion, which I didn’t do, was an intelligence gathering system to either to blackmail or to gain useful dirt. Unfortunately all those silly games rope people into life and death mafia-like methods, and of course all the lives they destroy: bioweapons, postmodern art, drug and child trafficking, and etc.
I’m lucky I loved art intensely, it directed towards authenticity in others, and competitive tennis which quickly exposes phonies (they talk a big game but can’t deliver). It disgusts me that they can be part of the American government.