Quote by Thom Mayne

So at a time in which the media give the public everything it wants and desires, maybe art should adopt a much more aggressive attitude towards the public. I myself am very much inclined to take this position.

So at a time in which the media give the public everything i

Summary

This quote suggests that in an era where the media caters to the public's every whim, art should challenge and provoke the audience instead. The speaker expresses a personal inclination to adopt a more aggressive approach in artistic expression. This viewpoint criticizes the passive and consumerist nature of contemporary media consumption, advocating for a more confrontational and thought-provoking approach in art to encourage deeper engagement and stimulate meaningful conversations among the public.

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Attitude

By Thom Mayne

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