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“But I could never make a judgement that something was obscene.” quote by Damien Hirst
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“But I could never make a judgement that something was obscene.”

Damien Hirst

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

One cannot deem anything obscene without personal bias; judgment is subjective.

In simple terms: Obscenity is a personal judgment.

Key Takeaway

Question your own standards before labeling.

Themes

art censorship subjectivity morality

Mood

contemplative provocative

Type

philosophical artistic

When to use this quote

  • gallery exhibitions
  • media reviews
  • legal cases

Key Concepts

aesthetics ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes something obscene for you?
  • Can art be truly obscene?
A Different Perspective

Obscenity standards vary across cultures.

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