Beyond the occasional shady public funding for their stadiums and mega-museums, contemporary art carries nearly nothing in common with most professional sports. Sports have a complex set of rigid rules privileging merit and a fan culture that mimics elements of nationalism. Contemporary art thrives on ambiguity, an absence of meritocracy and a core belief in being the neutral, observant outsider with no allegiance to any nation state or simulation thereof. While contemporary art embraces visual ...
Beyond the occasional shady public funding for their stadiums and mega-museums, contemporary art carries nearly nothing in common with most professional sports. Sports have a complex set of rigid rules privileging merit and a fan culture that mimics elements of nationalism. Contemporary art thrives on ambiguity, an absence of meritocracy and a core belief in being the neutral, observant outsider with no allegiance to any nation state or simulation thereof. While contemporary art embraces visual ...
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