Down the Rabbit Hole - Week 9
...using art to raise awareness of injustices can be extremely effective, but perhaps art is more than the sum of its utility; it is more than a tool or a weapon. At its core, great art exists purely for its own sake — and that at its most transformative it reveals itself subtly, ambiguously, and curiously. It humbles us whilst also enlarging our hearts, that works its way into our souls and spirits, guiding us towards what is good, beautiful, and true.
Paraphrased from Nick Cave's response to the outrage directed to Wim Wenders for his comments at the Berlinale. Note, I am a huge fan of Wenders and Cave.
Nick Cave - The Red Hand Files - Issue #355 - At the International Film Festival in Berlin, jury president Wim Wenders sparked controversy, stating that art and artists are “the counterweight to politics, we are the opposite of politics.” He said, artists “have to do the work of people, not the work of politicians.” Any thoughts on this?
Dear Rainer, I have known Wim for over forty years, and his response to the question at the Berlinale moved me deeply. It reaffirmed my…
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