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Finally, something I’m good at!
How dismal it is, to see repeats and attempted imitations of art. Each true artist produces works that are unique, and offer those who try to enjoy it, something new. Though it is a hopeless vanity to produce something… anything… for the sake of newness alone. And that is found in a lot of the post modern art. Interesting article, and thanks for underlying the more cogent passages.
Blanchot is such a fresh humanitarian thinker…I’m happy you have taken the time to engage and respond to it. And I thank you for your response.