Aiman Baharna
Deposing the Art Establishment?
What united the three panellists who argued against public consultation was their impassioned support for the autonomy of the artist. They defended the freedom of the artist to create their art without the meddling of politicians or, more to the point, the need to answer to the public. In doing so, they framed the debate not in terms of a tired establishment versus the public stance but in terms of being pro-artist.
Wordy wisdom
Do you find yourself grappling for the right words in difficult situations? If so, then the philosophical advice in What Not To Say: Finding the Right Words at Difficult Moments by Mark Vernon may be of help – if only it could deliver on its promise. Alternatively, you can reach for Cynical Maxims and Marginalia by William Ferraiolo, a collection of incisive and delightful aphorisms that may just help you to break the ice.
