Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Free. Art.



Are the works exhibited at Loyola college which offended the sentiments of right-wing leaders superb works of art?
No. They are neither superb nor works of art. They are not even paintings or cartoons in my opinion. They are similar to cartoons but lacking in depth... Though crude they depict contemporary political and social reality. The reality is as crude as the works. The author should be appreciated for coming out with the works especially when mainstream media is found to be shirking its responsibilities and playing lackeys to the powerful and the influential.
Do I like the works?
No. But appreciate the author for his courage to call a spade a spade.
Do I support the BJP’s stand?
Never. We may agree or disagree with any work of art or cartoon or whatever. But we can never demand a ban, bully the author, etc..

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