As far as destroying art is concerned, I am convinced that creativity is very much a matter of destruction...or, certainly, the willingness if not the inclination to destroy.
Rick
NB, I really only meant to note that John Cage had done something along the lines of what I understood (uh, not having read the whole article) Goldsmith to be describing. Others have as well, in various contexts. But more, more, more! Each is a new work. (I can see how my comment came off as dismissive to the avant-garde--not my intent. But my visit to MoMA dream stands!)
It is all akin to the idea that the most beautiful picture can never be painted, the most beautiful song never sung, the best band never signed--they will never play a show! This is our incentive and motivating force. I have recently paid homage in these very pages to the blank canvas!~,:^/
Last edited by Rick Mullin; 07-14-2011 at 12:36 PM.
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