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In a book on the British painter Ken Kiff, the author refers to Art as a \u2018species of Philosophy.\u2019 I like this but wonder if there is more nuance. I think of what I do as a species of Philosophy, or sometimes a mutant relative of Linguistics, or sibling of literature. Seen from a certain angle, Painting could be considered a \u2018species of Interior Design.\u2019\u00a0Grouping like that helps me stay clear of the vortex of seeing one medium as in competition with another.<\/p>\n

When I was in Glasgow, Painting was of no consequence, but Video Installation was of vital importance, now Social Practices (which could be seen as a ‘species of Activism’) is making Video Installation look like basket-weaving, and Painting is no longer a threat. Activism is seen as morally superior to intellectual pursuits now \u2013 not to mention the collecting of art objects \u2013 so Art that engages social issues and justice is at the top of the wheel for the moment. Will be interesting to watch the Art establishments domesticate Social Practices; reminds me of that quote from Octavio Paz: “More astute than Rome, the religion of art has absorbed all schisms.\u201d<\/p>\n

The above drawing: I made a note to myself and then did it, right there on the same page. Rare that happens in life.<\/p>\n

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