Quote by Jerry Saltz

After its hothouse incubation in the seventies, appropriation breathed important new life into art. This life flowered spectacularly over the decades - even if it's now close to aesthetic kudzu.

After its hothouse incubation in the seventies, appropriatio

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This quote suggests that appropriation, which involves borrowing or recontextualizing existing art, revitalized the art world after gaining popularity in the 1970s. It enabled artists to bring new perspectives and ideas to the table. However, over time, appropriation has become so prevalent that some consider it to be overused and less meaningful, akin to the uncontrollable spread of the kudzu vine. Despite this, it acknowledges the significant impact and evolution that appropriation has had on the art landscape.

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