Originality is a paradox in the art world. It is impossible to create art that in some way is not referential. Seeking originality has become a goal for many artists; but, perhaps the real goal should be to create work that is new, but not original. The creation of a…
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This photograph is inspired by Rosie the Riveter, an American cultural icon that represents the women who worked in factories during World War II. These women helped to produce the ammunition and supplies needed by the troops during the war. Rosie the Riveter is commonly used as a symbol of…
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He sits there all day playing a crude video game called Cherry Master. The machine is clearly marked For Amusement Only, yet he keeps plugging twenty dollar bills into what seems to be a device of consternation, disappointment and occasional joy. I hope he wins or at least becomes amused.…
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“15 Minutes of Fame” is the short-lived media publicity or celebrity of an individual or phenomenon. This well-known expression is credited to pop artist Andy Warhol, who included the words “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes” in a program for a 1968 exhibition of his work.…
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