Art statements, Pitchfork, and fancypants analysis - Signal vs. Noise (by 37signals)

Art statements, Pitchfork, and fancypants analysis - Signal vs. Noise (by 37signals):

It reminds me of a quote I once read on a bathroom wall: “Academics take simple ideas and make them complicated. Artists take complicated ideas and make them simple.” If you can come up with a truly elucidating explanation of art, then, by all means, go for it. Otherwise, shut up. Actually, that’s pretty true for any writing. If you’re not making things clearer, stop typing.

And thus, the undoing of all of "modern art." I don't think I've really endorsed the 37 Signals guys much on here, but this statement elucidates all the problems I have with modern art and its associated highbrow academia.

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