Art Quote by Kele Okereke
“I never understood the low art/high art distinction. I think there's real currency in pop culture. We read trashy magazines as much as the next person. So I never saw the point in listening to only one thing. That low art/high art distinction comes from the establishment telling me how I'm supposed to think.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Magazine, 2015
The distinction between low and high art is a cultural construct imposed by elites, while popular culture holds real value.
In simple terms: Low vs high art is a social label, not a quality measure.
Key Takeaway
Question cultural hierarchies.
Themes
culture
art
society
media
music
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- media criticism
- music creation
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
cultural hegemony
pop culture value
artistic merit
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you define art by personal impact or societal standards?
- How does mainstream media shape artistic value?
A Different Perspective
Popular culture can be superficial; not all low art is valuable.
