Hi Marco:
> ( Platt on MF? Hi! )
I have no idea how I got on MF. Probably goofed somehow. Now I
wonder how to get this thread on MD where it belongs. My computer
expertise is zilch.
> A brief note...
>
> The very problem is that a monument (supposed to be art) should NOT be like
> the photo... simply because we *already have* the photo. My art teacher at
> school taught me that -I was eleven. My father -a photographer- then
> confirmed.
>
> If the city of New York wants a monument to celebrate the heroes, well,
> simply take an artist and give her/him the duty to build a monument. If the
> artist is a good artist, well she/he will be able to create a masterpiece..
> whatever it will represent.
>
> A monument should not represent the truth. The city of New York should not
> decide what the monument will show. The Giant (social) should not prevail
> over the artist viewpoint.
>
>
> Of course, I could be wrong
I agree 100 percent.
>
> p.s.
> but weren't we here to discuss the future of this list?
Yes, I thought so, too. My sudden appearance on MF is totally
unintentional and probably my fault for changing the subject after
pushing the button to reply to another unrelated post.
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