Comments on myartspace>blog: Art and Politics: An Angry Response

Here's an interesting feature that shows the views...

2008-10-27T10:44:00.000-07:00

Here's an interesting feature that shows the views of the presidential candidates in regards to the arts in America:
http://www.artsology.com/obama_mccain.php

Let me see if I understand: It is a crime against...

2008-07-23T06:42:00.000-07:00

Let me see if I understand: It is a crime against free thinking people for thoughts to be expressed freely?

There is a liberal agenda at the core of the mains...

2008-07-21T21:45:00.000-07:00

There is a liberal agenda at the core of the mainstream art world. It has been going on since the 60s. People always want proof of people being booted from galleries because of their political views. I think the proof is in the people represented by those galleries. Most of them are very liberal and are involved with liberal rallies and the like. The funny thing is that the art world is not very

There is a liberal agenda at the core of the mains...

2008-07-21T21:37:00.000-07:00

I love the interviews because precisely because th...

2008-07-12T06:14:00.000-07:00

I love the interviews because precisely because they often do show the details, subtleties and contradictions that make the artists unique individuals. I find it ironic the complainer would wish to silence you because you would not silence someone else's voice. We need more dialog in this world and less "talking points."

1.Yes, my opinion of a work of art changes when I learn anything

Im a free-thinking republican artist. I love guns ...

2008-07-11T08:10:00.000-07:00

Im a free-thinking republican artist. I love guns and american history. I keep my mouth shut about politics at art openings because I want to get laid.Most liberals are socialist communists who wont even listen to the other side. These people are not creative-they are ignorant!!!!!

i love how this person mentioned this:"crime again...

2008-07-10T13:45:00.000-07:00

i love how this person mentioned this:"crime against free-thinkers." that's hilarious that such a person could consider themselves a free-thinker.

1. my opinion does not change of any work of art based on the artist's political views (that's ridiculous...) however, if the artists political views infringe upon the artwork to the point where the art is only a vehicle for that person's

Look at the news that is covered! Some art student...

2008-07-09T22:25:00.000-07:00

Look at the news that is covered! Some art student uses bodily fluid in support of abortion and she ends up covered on all the media outlets. A group of artists have a show about ending what they see as the false war on terror and it is picked up by art blogs and art magazines everywhere. A mid career artist creates work supporting US activity in Iraq by showing the strength of our troops and it

1.) Does your opinion about a work of art change w...

2008-07-09T21:42:00.000-07:00

1.) Does your opinion about a work of art change when you discover the political views of the artist who created it?

for me, no it does not. I am not driven by the need to segregate my opinions about a piece based on any differences or likenesses. Though i do know people who are affected by, what is in the long run, flippant and transitory ideals.

2.) If you are a conservative

1.) Does your opinion about a work of art change w...

2008-07-09T21:05:00.000-07:00

1.) Does your opinion about a work of art change when you discover the political views of the artist who created it?

Yes, but not in a better opinion or a lesser opinion, per se. Why would we read biographies if we didn’t want to know more about the person who made the art object — and this can apply to painting, photography, music, films, books.

In regards to

Arabella, I think a free-thinking individual is de...

2008-07-09T20:39:00.000-07:00

Arabella, I think a free-thinking individual is destined to change political views from time-to-time. Our political views should never be set in stone... they should be ever-changing and mature with us as times change. We should expect and accept the choice that people have to change their political foundation, so to speak.

David, thanks for the reply. I get 'hate' mail ever so often. I

Can't believe you got an email like that. Wow what...

2008-07-09T19:27:00.000-07:00

Can't believe you got an email like that. Wow what a SHOCK, an artist who isn't a liberal.

I was once a liberal, and then turned into a conservative Libertarian, but in the end I just keep my mouth shut; I'm never win over that guy who sent me emails with George Bush made to look like a chimp for years and years, what's the point? When people do ask or get into a political discussion