July 6, 2008

Rooney: When Did This Become Art?

Andy Rooney On Modern Art In Public Places

    • Andy Rooney has some thoughts about modern art being put up in public places across America. Photo

      Andy Rooney has some thoughts about modern art being put up in public places across America.  (CBS/60 Minutes)

    • I don’t like most of the stuff passing for art and it's everywhere -- including this work from Providence, R.I. Photo

      I don’t like most of the stuff passing for art and it's everywhere -- including this work from Providence, R.I.  (CBS/60 Minutes)

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(CBS)  This segment was originally broadcast on Jan. 2, 2005.

The following is a weekly 60 Minutes commentary by correspondent Andy Rooney.



There are a lot of know-nothing boobs who don’t appreciate the modern art being put up in public places in our cities.

I know this is true because I’m one of those know-nothing boobs. When did bright-colored plastic cows, pigs and rabbits get to be art?

I don’t like most of the stuff passing for art and it's everywhere.

Seattle. Chicago. Sure, Chicago. Hog butcher to the world.

San Diego. Bloomington, Ill., for goodness sake!

Cincinnati. The people looking were better looking than what they were looking at.

Kansas City. Washington D.C. It makes as much sense as the politicians.

Plainview, Texas. Another culture center. Providence, R.I.

Memphis, Tenn. This was done to honor Martin Luther King. It's called "I've Been To The Mountain." I'm an admirer of everything Martin Luther King stood for, but I don't think he would have stood for this.

In New York, Lincoln Center has the best opera, the best ballet, and the best symphony orchestra. Is this Mickey Mouse sculpture out front really in an artistic league with what goes on inside?

One piece is named "Two Indeterminate Lines." I may not understand art, but I understand the English language, and that's pretentious nonsense.

Does every open space have to be filled in? Is anything better looking than nothing would be? I don’t think so.

Sculptor Richard Serra's work called "Tilted Arc" was put up at a cost of $175,000. It's a leaning slab of rusting metal.

There was a war in New York between people who hated it and people who accused them of being culturally deprived. "Tilted Arc" was taken down, cut in three pieces and stored. Take that, arty arc.

A writer ought to be able to write simple sentences before he tries to be a poet. I want to see something traditional that a sculptor has done - something I can understand - before he gets a license to do this.

Picasso earned the right to do anything he wants. His work is art whether I think so or not.

Whoever did one particular painting suffers either from a functional disorder of the mind or he's putting us on.

What beneficial effect does this have on our brains that makes it worth putting in a public place?

I understand perfectly well that good art is always ahead of public taste. Most of this stuff is certainly ahead of my taste. I don’t like it. If I’m wrong, I’m sure you’ll correct me.

By Andy Rooney © MMVIII, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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by e911eagle July 6, 2008 8:16 PM PDT
I call this "Grafartti" its grafitti in the name of art! I hate it!
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by e911eagle July 6, 2008 8:17 PM PDT
I call this "Grafartti" its grafitti in the name of art! I hate it!
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by carlye6 July 6, 2008 8:24 PM PDT
I don''t think you understand what is called the Art Movement.

art movement - a group of artists who agree on general principles
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by shanesax July 6, 2008 8:31 PM PDT
Right ON! I understand art and the first step to becoming an artist is replicating the art from the past and proving that you have the skills to step ''out of the box'' After you have proven to have the skills you would be crazy to exhibit any of those abominations! ART is NOT free until you have the credentials. I''d bet most of the ''art'' you object to is by those who have made getting grants and commissions an ''art'' and who are consummate politicians, but ARTISTS...HA!
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by e911eagle July 6, 2008 8:32 PM PDT
A *** is also a movement, but it is what it is.
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by ken5235 July 6, 2008 8:38 PM PDT
Bravo Mr. Rooney. I have always thought the same way about that pretentious nonsense.
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by katelear July 6, 2008 8:40 PM PDT
Do you remember the fable about"The Emporer Clothes"?. As I recall it goes something like this. An "Emperor" was so impressed with the "in thing" and the "in people" that he believed he was dressed in the finest threads of the day when in fact he was naked!He literally had no clothes but was lead to believe he was the fashion plate of the day! All his subjects admired his wardrobe, knowing full well he was naked, but were afraid to say what their eyes saw. They told him how magnificent he looked.
I applaud you tonight in saying the same thing about this so called "art" which is nothing but trash. You are one in a million and I am with you 100%. It is nothing but junk!
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by jessranch July 6, 2008 9:04 PM PDT
Thank you - thank you - thank you - we just returned from two months in Spain Italy Greece and Turkey, the Romans and the Greeks knew what "Public ART" was all about.

Blessings - Gary Ledford
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by qstilletto July 6, 2008 9:19 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Rooney,
Thank you for your commentary about art. I represent an artist named Quinn Stilletto who has lived the stereotypic life of an artist in all of its absurdity. We both have always maintained that, as an artist, one must prove that he or she can follow the rules before he or she breaks them. Moreover, the art world in America, is like "The Emperor''s New Clothes," in that, if the ''right'' person deems an artist''s work the next big thing, it becomes just that regardless of the merit of the work. If you have a moment, please check out Quinn''s website at www.quinnstilletto.com. Please take a moment to read the discussions that accompany each piece--unlike many artists, Stilletto is able and willing to articulate the connection between the inspiration for a piece and the work itself. Please also read his blog on the state of art in America entitled, "Evaluation of Congestive Art Failure." Thank you.
Lynn Labes
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by sketty2 July 6, 2008 9:59 PM PDT
Mr.Rooney, You unfortunately have not learned how to appreciate creativity in any other form than how your narrow mind views "art" Too bad, people like you miss out on alot in life.
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by July 6, 2008 10:20 PM PDT
Looks like that segment was a repeat from 2005. I hope you are doing well. I wonder if you would like the artist Conni Togel. You can google her...
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by sapphireligh July 6, 2008 11:01 PM PDT
Oh please. I was so put off by this segment. Andy Rooney admits he doesn''t know anything about art, so he should not even venture into making a critique of it. He is a true American at heart - he''s a classicist. We have classicist roots, hence, we want to look at pretty and traditional work that was pioneered by the Greeks, Romans, and greats such as DaVinci and Michelangelo.

However, modern and post-modern art is a direct response to the art world and it communicates more than the restraints of classicist art could have ever achieved. People tend to think you have to draw perfectly in order to be an artist - this is not the case. It is a medium of EXPRESSION. And yes, those abstract sculptures were never meant for people like Andy and his like to understand. They are vehicles for artists talking to other artists, or to those who understand the meanings behind them. Don''t like it? Fine. But don''t critique it without any background knowledge first.

And, Andy, never, ever, pronounce "Picasso" that way again.
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by marbus2 July 6, 2008 11:02 PM PDT
As usual, Andy, you''re right-on!

And, our opinion on "art" concurs with my opinion on lousic vs. music. (There''s no word to describe lousy music without putting quote marks around "music" per se - so I coined the word lousic.)
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by dmeador727 July 6, 2008 11:03 PM PDT
I must agree that some of the "art" isn''t all that great (personal opinion here)but from freshman aesthetics (music is my thing) the pieces did their job in that they evoked a response. Art/music etc doesnt always evoke positive responses but because it evoked something they did their job. Mind you I was totally disheartened when I was forced in a class one day to define rap as music, but if we define music basically as organized sound you see how I had to affirm its status no matter how painful it was for me to do so. Thanks Andy for shooting from the hip when and when I dont agree with you.
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by sapphireligh July 6, 2008 11:04 PM PDT
marbus2, how is Andy "right on" if he admitted he knows nothing about what he''s talking about? Maybe you should take an Art History class, especially one focused on post-modern elements, before you form your opinion about art.
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by shoshannahl July 6, 2008 11:05 PM PDT
Thank you, Andy! Those eye-sores have been getting under my skin for too long now. I thought there must be something wrong with ME that I didn''t like them. Now, at least I know if there''s something wrong with me, I''m not alone. I''m in good company.
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by konkel1 July 6, 2008 11:06 PM PDT
Bravo, and Amen to Andy Rooney''s art critique!!!
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by shoshannahl July 6, 2008 11:07 PM PDT
Thank you, Andy! Those eye-sores have been getting under my skin for too long now. I thought there must be something wrong with ME that I didn''t like them. Now, at least I know if there''s something wrong with me, I''m not alone. I''m in good company.
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by sapphireligh July 6, 2008 11:08 PM PDT
A few things:

The painted animals are great community pieces. I used to live in a town where they had them except they were cats, and there was different stories behind every painted sculpture, and different takes on creativity. It was always a joy seeing them and I don''t see why they''re a problem.

Two, "Tilted Arc" is more than just a leaning slab of metal. If you would''ve noticed the aerial shot, it was breaking up a space that looked like a spiral. The artist was experimenting with space and openness. It goes farther than the piece itself. This is why people need to think outside the box when they see something like "Tilted Arc" because it''s not "JUST" a slab of metal. Open your minds, people.

Also, many artists (such as Picasso whose name Andy butchered) start out as, yes, classicists, but they realize how confined that form of expression is (to please the masses, essentially), they move onto more expressionistic and abstract forms that most people don''t "get." However, I think that is an evolution, and abstract work is more interesting than a perfectly sculpted nude.
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by soheylm July 6, 2008 11:09 PM PDT
Mr Rooney,
You took the words right out of my mouth. I am with you all the way. I think they should melt all these garbage and donate the proceeds to a third world country. They should also evalute the artist to make sure he or she is sane.
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by sapphireligh July 6, 2008 11:11 PM PDT
Gee soheylm, you want a society devoid of freedom and expression and creativity? Sounds more like you''d be better off living in that third world country.
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by mhpacbob July 6, 2008 11:12 PM PDT
The sculpture (?) they tore down in Reno a couple of years ago resembled the long sheet of rusting metal you were glad they got rid of in New York. To me it represented decay. I''m also glad they got rid of it. As for the clown in Santa Monica, look close; to me it always resembled Richard Nixon. As far as I can tell it is a tribute to the clowns in government. Much of the other ''art'' is just nonsense...and in that way it is also a comment on government.
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by bahtat July 6, 2008 11:13 PM PDT
Good report Andy. I couldn''t have said it better. A stroll along the waterfront of San Diego''s Embarcadero reveals a assortment of so called "Public Art"that belongs in the garbage dump. Anyone who believes a view of San Diego Bay needs to be "enhanced" with stuff like this doesn''t understand that King Neptune rules these waters and always will.
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by sapphireligh July 6, 2008 11:13 PM PDT
mhpacbob, just because you don''t understand the meaning behind art does NOT mean it''s nonsense. Couldn''t be farther from the truth!
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by clmichaelsen July 6, 2008 11:13 PM PDT
I agree with your opinion on public art, but have to say I really liked the piece that looked like a rusty slinky. Does that say something about me being 50 something?
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by sapphireligh July 6, 2008 11:15 PM PDT
Looks like Andy Rooney''s following only wants artists to sculpt and paint pretty things for them so they don''t have to think too hard about it.
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by clmichaelsen July 6, 2008 11:16 PM PDT
I agree with your opinion on public art, but have to say I really liked the piece that looked like a rusty slinky. Does that say something about me being 50 something?
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by colette1072 July 6, 2008 11:16 PM PDT
Pretentious nonsense? You would have been a witch hunter back in the day -- anything "new" must be nonsense...and what is nonsense to some is of course "evil." Is it true that the older one gets the less inclined one is to accept new ideas? Not everyone liked Leonardo Da Vinci''s works when he first created them... now he is the ultimate master. To create something new, no matter what it is, one must explore different ideas, thoughts, and of course, materials. Art is a freedom of expression, whether the "general public" gets it or not. That''s why education is so important -- to open your mind, take in, learn, process, and put forth into society creativity/activity that makes things happen. Open your mind. Whether you like it or not, know that creativity is at work...and the artist has succeeded -- he or she made you think, ponder, pontificate, and question... art truly at its best.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:17 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Rooney:

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by colette1072 July 6, 2008 11:18 PM PDT
Pretentious nonsense? You would have been a witch hunter back in the day -- anything "new" must be nonsense...and what is nonsense to some is of course "evil." Is it true that the older one gets the less inclined one is to accept new ideas? Not everyone liked Leonardo Da Vinci''s works when he first created them... now he is the ultimate master. To create something new, no matter what it is, one must explore different ideas, thoughts, and of course, materials. Art is a freedom of expression, whether the "general public" gets it or not. That''s why education is so important -- to open your mind, take in, learn, process, and put forth into society creativity/activity that makes things happen. Open your mind. Whether you like it or not, know that creativity is at work...and the artist has succeeded -- he or she made you think, ponder, pontificate, and question... art truly at its best.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:19 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Rooney:

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by sapphireligh July 6, 2008 11:19 PM PDT
Colette1072 you hit the nail on the head. I really was hoping somebody else would chime in with some wisdom on this issue, and you certainly did. Everybody else, so far, though, seem to agree with anything Andy says instead of educating themselves on the issue first. This is why our TVs should not be used as an educational source. People are keen to believe everything that comes out of it.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:20 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Rooney:

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:21 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Rooney:

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:23 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Rooney:

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by sapphireligh July 6, 2008 11:23 PM PDT
Heh, I''d rather be viewed as "pretentious" instead of dumb. I''m proud of my Art History education, my career in art, and most of all, my understanding behind it. Perhaps more people should take initiative to learn about art, instead of "critiquing" it without intellectual basis like Andy does. Why is this guy still on TV? Oh, yeah, because he speaks for most of America - DUMBED DOWN!
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:25 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Rooney:

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:26 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Rooney:

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:29 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Roney, or is it Rooney?

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:31 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Roney, or is it Rooney?

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:38 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Roney, or is it Rooney?

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:39 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Roney, or is it Rooney?

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:42 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Roney, or is it Rooney?

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the public art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:49 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Roney, or is it Rooney?

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the public art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
Reply to this comment
by smartcritic July 6, 2008 11:54 PM PDT
Dear Mr. Roney, or is it Rooney?

I didn''t particularly like the tie you wore during the art critic diatribe broadcast. In fact, the colors clashed and it was downright ugly. But you like it and wear it in public, so I guess it''s OK. Kind of like the way art works. One persons view of "nice to look at" does not always mean that others share that view.

As you also failed to mention, Picasso was not critically acclaimed when he created his cubist work initially. It took time.

Also, as you failed to mention..many, many classical artists like Van Gogh died penniless. So the very success of the public art you panned clearly has someone who likes it and pays for it.. Just like your sponsors do.
Go figure.
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by colette1072 July 6, 2008 11:57 PM PDT
Pretentious nonsense? You would have been a witch hunter back in the day -- anything "new" must be nonsense...and what is nonsense to some is of course "evil." Is it true that the older one gets the less inclined one is to accept new ideas? Not everyone liked Leonardo Da Vinci''s works when he first created them... now he is the ultimate master. To create something new, no matter what it is, one must explore different ideas, thoughts, and of course, materials. Art is a freedom of expression, whether the "general public" gets it or not. That''s why education is so important -- to open your mind, take in, learn, process, and put forth into society creativity/activity that makes things happen. Open your mind. Whether you like it or not, know that creativity is at work...and the artist has succeeded -- he or she made you think, ponder, pontificate, and question... art truly at its best.
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by chstrdrwz July 7, 2008 12:17 AM PDT
Oh jeez, yeah, Art is so dumb. I sat next to him in Creative Writing class last year. What a kidder! He would always come to class late with some lame excuse, and occasionally, he''d become ostensibly epicurious.
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by blackyowe July 7, 2008 12:49 AM PDT
Bravo Andy! The Emperor has no cloths! It is not in fact art it is pop culture C*R*A*P! I am an artist and I am disgusted with this garbage and have been since I was a kid. For 35 years I have wished it would pass and still it hangs on and blights the landscape and cityscape. Help fight the blight! http://www.artrenewal.org/
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by blackyowe July 7, 2008 12:50 AM PDT
http://www.artrenewal.org/
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by blackyowe July 7, 2008 12:53 AM PDT
For real art go here. "The Art Renewal Center is a non-profit educational organization committed to reviving standards of craftsmanship and excellence. Only by gaining a full command of the skills of the past masters can we create the masters of tomorrow. This is a step forward for our culture. Experimentation and creativity can only succeed and prosper when built on a solid foundation of past accomplishments, with the tools which empower artists to realize their visions.

Nothing has been more restricting and debilitating than the theories of modernism, which eliminated these tools, along with the skills to employ them. We are providing a forum for artists, scholars, collectors and the public to appreciate great art, and to recognize that they''re not alone in their suspicions about the emptiness of modern and postmodern art. These suspicions are fully justified by the overwhelming body of evidence and historical facts."
http://www.artrenewal.org/
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