Monday, January 14, 2008


I think I finally understand what Neitzche meant when he said “We have art to hide ourselves from the truth.” I was thinking about how, for example, people watch movies wherein characters do things we would all love to do and we appreciate seeing them do it. We acknowledge that it should be done in reality but no one really does it. Perhaps Art itself is contributing to this. I mean, if people have an outlet for their frustrations then they have no incentive to actually carry out their frustration… they may simply view art and then feel better. No real change, just feelings. Therefore, Art is the enemy of revolution.

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