Art has been given its own niche. Both on a physical level, in dedicated buildings where disruptive influences are kept to a minimum, and on a mental level, in a distinct part of our brains. Art has its own rules, its own language that you must learn to interpret and that is not so easy to understand. What’s more, every art form has its own special audience that knows the right codes. The world is divided into pigeon-holes. This ensures that everything is properly organised – you choose what suits
QUIZ: WHERE IS THIS GALLERY? a – Cape Town b – Tehran c – New York d – Tokyo e – Rio de Janeiro
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you and do what is expected of you according to established codes and patterns. This is easy and convenient.
Art stands out neatly from the rest of the world. It stands on a plinth, hangs in a frame or comes with a programme. This is very useful since, after all, you may sometimes find yourself admiring a power socket, for instance, on the wall of a modern museum, or applauding the tuning of the instruments at a concert.
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QUIZ: WHERE IS THIS CONCERT HALL? a – Oslo b – Rabat c – Zagreb d – Nairobi e – Jakarta
Ari Versluis & Ellie Uyttenbroek, Exactitudes, Homeboys, Rotterdam 2002 Page 15: Ari Versluis & Ellie Uyttenbroek, Exactitudes, Gabberbitches, Rotterdam 1996
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