Someone asked.... Has capitalism turned ART into a whore?

Question

I think yes.. but no problem because whore is an art.... whore is not a bad sign anymore.... this is new world.. :)

Answer 1

~Check your history on this one. Art has always been a "whore", as have been artists since the first cave man got himself off of the hunting detail by scribbling on the cave wall. Without patrons then and consumers now, there would be no "art".

Of course, the true creative writer, painter, composer then, as now, didn't and doesn't produce the product for commercial gain. Those who cater to the almighty dollar can hardly be called "artists" though they may be artisans - not to be confused with courtesans: although both do do pretty much the same thing.

Answer 2

When you are making art for someone else without getting paid for it, that is stupid.
Art is a job like any other. Only those who understand this become great artists. It's a hard job, which requires dedication and practice to excel in.
It in no way relates to laying back and getting fornicated. Please grow up.

Answer 3

When you are making art for money it is prostitution. When you are making art for yourself it is masturbation. When you are making art for someone else without getting paid for it, that is love.

And I mean that in all senses in the words.

Answer 4

compared to a restricted society where people can only create what their told to so therefore there is no variation or true feeling behind atr work.... no it has only inhanced it and let to a ecentricity among artists and buyers.