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Modern Art Research Paper

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Contemporary art has evolved into many different forms and genres. The substantial amount of freedom given by the art educational institutions to the artist enables the practice of seeking new ways of expression and evolution. This open mode of creation is necessary for the practice to freely evolve, but the freedom brings a huge responsibility onto the maker too. There is also a question of whether there is a real freedom of expression, in the world governed by the social and institutional rule and order. Shall the artist seek to escape the expectations of the societal responsibilities and demands of the art institutions, and if yes, to what extent is it possible and meaningful for the avant-garde attitudes to exist within the contemporary …show more content…

Should we carry the sense of responsibility, or should we create freely and independently from the social and political pressures of our times? Where does the freedom stand in the relation to the ethical, social, political and institutional responsibilities? The times we live in can seem unsettling, and this takes us to observe many extremities in the reality and lives of the people. Nowadays Europe is shaken in the spheres of economical crisis, political unrest, social disorder and threat of terrorism and religious conflicts (for reference look for the recent news headlines regarding these). Shall we acknowledge a moral and social responsibility to attempt to transform this reality and remain a productive and active member of our communities? And if yes, in what ways does it reflect in the contemporary art practices? In the current times the works of art often seem too abstract and unapproachable for an average receiver, and often the art pieces remain their meaning only within the context of art institutions, biennials and only the audience, who is already well informed on the subject of contemporary art practices. However I believe that it is essential for the art to become more approachable and influential for the wider audience, including the members of our communities and society. It is vital to have an awareness of contemporary thought on art practices, as it can be used as a tool for understanding the more complex meaning of art practices; which at the first sight may be perceived as controversial, egocentric and useless for the general

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