Art and society was a lot more subject to sexism 50 years ago than it is now. Since that period, there have been plenty of very good female painters, 2006 Turner Prize-winner Tomma Abts among them. How much history needs to pass before an artist is called 'great'? That is the real question.
Matthew SlotoverGraffiti is something written on a wall, and, of course, art can be exhibited or produced anywhere: a wall is just another venue.
Matthew SlotoverMovements are overrated and invented by the press. Ask any artist if they feel or felt part of a movement - the good ones will all say no.
Matthew SlotoverArt and society was a lot more subject to sexism 50 years ago than it is now. Since that period, there have been plenty of very good female painters, 2006 Turner Prize-winner Tomma Abts among them. How much history needs to pass before an artist is called 'great'? That is the real question.
Matthew SlotoverDuchamp's urinal was art once he put it in a gallery. In fact, one working definition of art is anything that is in a gallery.
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