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Ouroboros of nothing's avatar

I couldn’t agree more, Jeff. I think, at its best, art cracks open a new way of experiencing something. Magic is in surprise. Part of the objective for art, as I imagine it, is to defy expectation. It’s no wonder art is so often averse to commercialization, which thrives on creating and meeting expectation.

Ps - the line about “flattening” reminded me of a wonderful philosophy graphic novel (!) called “Unflattering” — which was fitting to the spirit of the post.

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Jeff Cvitkovic's avatar

Thanks! I need to check that out. It looks amazing.

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Mike Todasco's avatar

Practice the art of the second sip... That will stick with me

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Jeff Cvitkovic's avatar

I realize I should have posted a link to where you can actually buy some Czar wine. Anyone looking to add something to their wish list: https://www.czarwinery.com/copy-of-wine

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Richard Donnelly's avatar

Isn't this what's happening with politics? Everyone gets the news from their phone. But they get only half the news, the half they like. People are always telling me how well-informed they are. I don't think so.

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Jeff Cvitkovic's avatar

That’s exactly it, Richard. Echo chambers.

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