Dangerfield!
in which we attempt to atone for past publishing sins.
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I fixed it so you can comment. I will try to write something comment-worthy.
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artists are just people who feel the need to explain everything that they do
It were. Though I have been known to make a typo or two without even trying! And the point was not pointed at anyone in particular, just so’s you know. I basically just wanted to say “Cool out”.
I’m the Fonzie of Tumblr. (To the tune of Warren Zevon’s “Werewolf of London”)
(p.s. I just watched Warren Zevon’s last Letterman appearance, and, conincidentally, he offers up his own contribution to our discussion.) Watch all four parts if oyu have the time.)
point taken. although i do take my tumblr call-outs seriously… oh, and i sincerely hope the “youse” was an intentional typo.
[long, earnest discussion on the purpose/meaning of art, to which I contributed, redacted]
whoa whoa whoa. whoa. whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa. whoa.
Everybody cool out. Put on AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck”. Repeat until youse want to crush beer cans on your forehead and/or make out for my entertainment.
The Manatee becomes the Mento!
Best McLuhan re-write evar. Brava, Niazi. Brava.
On the one hand, I’m back. On the other arm, this blog is now just about how much I hate Air Canada. That’s never been done before right?
So many followers!
artists are just people who feel the need to explain everything that they do
[long, earnest discussion on the purpose/meaning of art, to which I contributed, redacted]
whoa whoa whoa. whoa. whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa. whoa.
Everybody cool out. Put on AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck”. Repeat until youse want to crush beer cans on your forehead and/or make out for my entertainment.
Gene
It can’t be easy maintaining a piece of conceptual art that masquerades as a coffeeshop every day. Seriously, every visit is like those games in OWL Magazine where you spot the differences between two almost identical pictures. It’s not just the wacky signs - it’s everything. Even if you go in three times in a day. Gene rewards curiousity and punishes impatience. It’s like a biting commentary on consumerism. Also, best coffee in the city.
I didn’t know this guy’s name was Gideon. I should have asked his name ages ago, since I buy coffee from him on practically a daily basis. I love this dude, and I love his shop. He looks more haggard all the time, though. I’m a little worried about him.
Oh, and this is Gideon, owner of the charming, idiosyncratic shambles that is Gene on Kingsway and Main St. in Vancouver, and also the namesake of my dog, kinda*. You can see how the dog is kinda Gideonesque.
Photo courtesy my lovely friends Dane and Veronika Baspaly, who were kind enough to send this ‘cause I think they knew I missed coffee from Gene, with them.
( *I also just like old-timey people names on dogs)
Also, it's Saturday Night...
…and I am dog blogging and reading Alice Munro short stories. Big Ups for Small Towns. Gonna let my inner homebody shine.
Oh, and this is Gideon, owner of the charming, idiosyncratic shambles that is Gene on Kingsway and Main St. in Vancouver, and also the namesake of my dog, kinda*. You can see how the dog is kinda Gideonesque.
Photo courtesy my lovely friends Dane and Veronika Baspaly, who were kind enough to send this ‘cause I think they knew I missed coffee from Gene, with them.
( *I also just like old-timey people names on dogs)
artists are just people who feel the need to explain everything that they do
I think its safe to say that you can’t sound like too much of a Communications major on Tumblr. Incomplete degree represent!
What I mean is that art (for me) has to have meaning and purpose. Throwing paint at a canvas isn’t art unless there’s a thesis behind why you’re doing it. Maybe I sound like too much of a communications major, but I’ve never really understood or appreciated art that wasn’t… political or social, I guess.
I feel just the opposite - if the artist needs to explain what they’ve already expressed in a symbolic language, then their art is not serving its most basic function.
That’s my take on it. I think we all know the answer to the question “what is art?” is riotous laughter.
Hmm… I agree with the sentiment, but I’ve always felt that if you can’t explain your art, then it’s not art.
(via cameronr)
Naw.
artists are just people who feel the need to explain everything that they do
I feel just the opposite - if the artist needs to explain what they’ve already expressed in a symbolic language, then their art is not serving its most basic function.
That’s my take on it. I think we all know the answer to the question “what is art?” is riotous laughter.
Hmm… I agree with the sentiment, but I’ve always felt that if you can’t explain your art, then it’s not art.
(via cameronr)
Naw.