Aesthetics for Birds

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October 11, 2016
by Alex King
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Really, Seriously the Artworld — Frieze London

One of the most artworld-of-artworld events took place last week in London: Frieze. Everyone and anyone wanting to be in-the-know is probably already paying attention. But in case you’re not…

Photograph of a woman working at her desk. A white cat sleeps soundly on this desk. Its body is turned to its side but its face is directed upwards. The cat takes up the center of the frame. The woman's room feels lived-in. It has photographs on the wall, and what seems like tape outlining the windows.

February 4, 2015
by Aesthetics for Birds
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Why Can’t Painting Just Be Painting

Rebecca Victoria Millsop discusses contemporary paintings, atemporality, and the pressure to create original art. Continue reading →

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July 19, 2014
by Aesthetics for Birds
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“…as Ornithology Is for the Birds”

Philosopher Donald Brook analyzes Barnett Newman’s remark, “Aesthetics is for the artist as Ornithology is for the birds.” Continue reading →