Speaking as an artist, I have been paralyzed by recent events. Have not picked up a brush in nearly three years. Sometimes horrors depress you so deeply that they rob you of all motivation.
Art, while powerful in its ability to evoke emotion, inspire reflection, and challenge societal norms, is unlikely to single-handedly stop wars. Wars are deeply rooted in complex political, economic, and social factors that often surpass the influence of artistic expression. While art can raise awareness about the devastation of conflict, spark movements for peace, and even serve as a historical record of human suffering, its reach is often limited to shifting public perception or inspiring individual action. To end wars requires the combined efforts of diplomacy, political will, and international cooperation, areas where art may play a supporting but not decisive role. Nevertheless, its ability to humanize victims and provoke critical thought can contribute to broader cultural changes that indirectly influence the conditions under which wars are waged. I speak from being a combat soldier and now being an artist.
Why is Cahun referred to as “they” when apparently she consistently referred to herself in her writings as “she”? She’s not around to take on the recently adopted alternative pronouns so I don’t think it’s correct to posthumously assign them to her, even if she did claim to be “gender fluid”.
this is a great video
Speaking as an artist, I have been paralyzed by recent events. Have not picked up a brush in nearly three years. Sometimes horrors depress you so deeply that they rob you of all motivation.
Miller sounds like she had a really interesting career as both a model and war photojournalist. am surprised that Vogue (?) published war stories...
Art, while powerful in its ability to evoke emotion, inspire reflection, and challenge societal norms, is unlikely to single-handedly stop wars. Wars are deeply rooted in complex political, economic, and social factors that often surpass the influence of artistic expression. While art can raise awareness about the devastation of conflict, spark movements for peace, and even serve as a historical record of human suffering, its reach is often limited to shifting public perception or inspiring individual action. To end wars requires the combined efforts of diplomacy, political will, and international cooperation, areas where art may play a supporting but not decisive role. Nevertheless, its ability to humanize victims and provoke critical thought can contribute to broader cultural changes that indirectly influence the conditions under which wars are waged. I speak from being a combat soldier and now being an artist.
Wonder if Churchill or Stalin would've shot themselves in a bunker if they had lost the war
Ironic considering you won’t showcase or support those expressing current atrocities
Have institutions no moral compass
Why is Cahun referred to as “they” when apparently she consistently referred to herself in her writings as “she”? She’s not around to take on the recently adopted alternative pronouns so I don’t think it’s correct to posthumously assign them to her, even if she did claim to be “gender fluid”.