Tag: art

  • “Is this a Turner for the better” and other clever headlines

    The most convincing criticism of contemporary art in general (also known by some of my friends as ‘conceptual bull’), is that most of it exists only to question the audience’s view of what art is. Such art, I agree, is not art. At least, it was considered so back in the 60s, where it was […]

  • To what extent must society shape capitalism?

    Another post from a self-proclaimed economy non-expert. This post is one big question mark, just so you’re aware! I am sure that most of us, even the most right wing, would agree that capitalism is most effective – from a utilitarian point of view – when tempered to an extent by social forces. These may […]