This title might sound very theoretical and yes, somehow it is the case. But I think it is important to explain you my understanding of art so that we work on a common basis. In other words this post depicts what I consider art and what will follow during the next weeks.
After spending some time here in London I have seen a lot what could be considered as art. I think we agree on the fact that classical art like paintings and sculptures created by artists are without a doubt art. But is that it? I do not think so. I prefer putting this whole topic into a more abstract context. Art is about representantation and it does not matter whether it is the representation of the artists themselves, of a social circumstance or a certain place.
This leads to the fact that architecture, installations, photography or even spraypainted trafficlights can be considered as art. I think as long as there is an intention from the artist and a reaction from the viewer, things can or should be considered art.
I would like to end this post with a very fitting quote by a well-known painter from the USA:
Filling a space in a beautiful way. That’s what art means to me.
– Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986)
P.S.: The good thing about this quote is that beauty is a very subjective thing which makes the topic even more exciting. How would you define art? Can you relate to this quote?
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