Art Quote by Jerry Saltz
“Art schools are partly the villain here. (Never mind that I teach in them.) This generation of artists is the first to have been so widely credentialed, and its young members so fetishize the work beloved by their teachers that their work ceases to talk about anything else. Instead of enlarging our view of being human, it contains safe rehashing of received ideas about received ideas. This is a melancholy romance with artistic ruins, homesickness for a bygone era. This yearning may be earnest, but it stunts their work, and by turn the broader culture.”
About This Quote
Critique of contemporary art education producing credentialed artists who recycle established ideas, stunting originality and cultural growth.
In simple terms: Art schools produce credentialed artists who copy old ideas, limiting innovation.
Key Takeaway
Encourage authentic, exploratory creativity.
Themes
art
education
originality
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- artistic practice
- academic curricula
Key Concepts
critique
culture
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists break free from institutional echo chambers?
- What role should educators play in fostering originality?
A Different Perspective
Innovation requires risk, not just credentials.
