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the iron shady

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Dave

What to make of the Iron Lady? The entire phenomenon of Margaret Thatcher as societal vehicle. It does recall, somewhat cynically, Guy Debord and The Society of the Spectacle. Here, an ideology is created through publicity. That is, publicity is … Continue reading →

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taking stock: dividend under the big tent

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Dave

Art and money. It’s a toxic mix. Money values dominate art values and art has to be submissive to doctrine and ideology. Its called playing the game. Patronage has strings attached so that the art itself is a form of … Continue reading →