Quote by Jerry Saltz

My culture-deprived, aspirational mother dragged me once a month from our northern suburb - where the word art never came up - to the Art Institute of Chicago. I hated it.

My culture-deprived, aspirational mother dragged me once a m

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This quote highlights the perspective of an individual who grew up with little exposure to art due to their cultural background and geographic location. The person's mother, hoping for a better future, would regularly take them to the Art Institute of Chicago, despite the individual's dislike for the experience. It speaks to the clash between different forms of culture and the disconnect that can arise when personal preferences differ from an aspirational upbringing.

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