Being a good Hans Haacke student, part of his influence on me is that there's no difference between a gallery show and a film - or even an ad and a T-shirt-in terms of cultural legitimacy. They're just different contexts in which to have some sort of communication.

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This quote highlights the perspective of the speaker, who has been influenced by artist Hans Haacke. They believe that there is no inherent difference in the cultural value or significance between various forms of visual media such as gallery shows, films, advertisements, or even T-shirts. These different contexts are seen merely as vehicles for communication, and each can possess its own level of cultural legitimacy. This perspective underscores the idea of embracing the diversity of mediums through which ideas can be expressed and shared.

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