Quote by Charles Baudelaire

What is art? Prostitution.

What is art? Prostitution.

Summary

This quote challenges the traditional understanding of art by equating it to prostitution. It suggests that both art and prostitution involve a transactional nature, where creators sell their labor or products for monetary gain. The comparison might aim to emphasize how artists, like sex workers, are commodifying their skills or talents for financial benefit. This interpretation highlights the complex relationship between art, commerce, and the value attributed to creative expression, provoking reflection on the commercialization and exploitation often associated with art and its commodification.

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