Quote by Sloane Crosley

Our culture's obsession with vintage objects has rendered us unable to separate history from nostalgia. People want heart. They want a chaser of emotion with their aesthetics.

Our culture's obsession with vintage objects has rendered us

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This quote highlights how our society's fascination with vintage objects has blurred the line between appreciating history and simply indulging in nostalgia. It suggests that people no longer seek objects solely for their historical significance, but also for the sentimental value attached to them. The statement implies that individuals desire a deeper emotional connection to the aesthetic appeal of objects, as if they crave a sense of personal connection or meaning beyond surface-level appreciation.

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