First off, let me clarify - I'm not posting here to take a side or make a statement or to hear anyone else's opinions on the politics of this situation.
In light of the Ferguson situation, and this class, I am wondering about and waiting for some real art to be made. Is it not a major role of art to offer interpretive commentary on things like this? When nothing is clear, nothing is 100%, art can arguably hit it better than anything. Art can express ideas in ways that get into your head better than a flat out statement, and can say things as simple so that you don't think they're stupid.
I hope with all of my heart that some good, questioning, well thought-out, constructive AND deconstructive art comes out of this sickening situation from both sides (or no sides, because it's probably not as two sided as it looks). I'm looking for more than just Facebook posts and high drama Youtube videos, and I've had no luck so far.
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