Tag Archives: Jankel Adler

ART AS HELL IN A HAND-CART: The New Objectivity?

“The logical result of Fascism is the introduction of aesthetics into political life.” …”All efforts to render politics aesthetic culminate in one thing: war.” (Walter Benjamin )…”A work of art carries its defence within itself.” ( Jean Cocteau). Entartete Kunst … Continue reading

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WEIMAR: “CREOLE LOVE CALL” on the Rhine

Everyone loves to throw around the Weimar metaphor, from pundit Glenn Beck to America’s anarchist in residence Noam Chomsky, and a contingent of microphone friendly  snake oil salesmen in between…Crazy or sane, left or right, the analogies of fear mongering … Continue reading

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