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Many of the contradictions in Postmodern art come from the fact that were trying to be artists in a democratic society.
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"Many of the contradictions in Postmodern art come from the fact that we're trying to be artists in a democratic society. This is because in a democracy, the ideal is compromise. In art, it isn't"

- Brad Holland

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This quote by Brad Holland talks to the stress between art and democracy. In a democracy, the perfect is compromise, which suggests that everybody's opinion is considered and nobody viewpoint is more crucial than another. Nevertheless, in art, compromise is not the ideal. Art is typically about expressing a distinct viewpoint, and this can be difficult to do in a democracy where everybody's viewpoint is taken into consideration. This stress in between art and democracy can lead to contradictions in Postmodern art, as artists battle to express their unique point of view in a society that values compromise.

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Brad Holland This quote is written / told by Brad Holland somewhere between 1943 and today. He was a famous Illustrator from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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