"Conditioned self-distancing from real existence has been a goal of art from the beginning." - John Zerzan, Elements of Refusal - Upgoat

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"Conditioned self-distancing from real existence has been a goal of art from the beginning." - John Zerzan, Elements of Refusal
submitted by Joe_McCarthy to OccidentalEnclave 3 weeksApr 8, 2025 15:58:59 ago (+1/-2) (OccidentalEnclave)

[ - ] Joe_McCarthy [op] 0 points 3 weeksApr 8, 2025 16:00:21 ago (+0/-0)

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz 0 points 3 weeksApr 8, 2025 16:06:30 ago (+0/-0)

huh? sounds like the guy wants to live in a fake world or death....

[ - ] Joe_McCarthy [op] 1 point 3 weeksApr 8, 2025 16:34:20 ago (+1/-0)

No. He's saying art is escapism. It is the thing that is fake. He's an anarchist but he reminds me of Mishima. Art should be lived in. Make one's life the art in other words.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSujlm_UIuc7QleMMoG5fjFA4trrDhCCLPSyA&s

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz 1 point 3 weeksApr 8, 2025 18:13:50 ago (+1/-0)

ok gotcha