Thursday, February 09, 2006
SINGER CHANGES TUNE
In 1997, columnist Jill Singer argues for the display of Piss Christ:
We ... need to understand the value of artistic freedom.
In 2006, columnist Jill Singer argues against the display of Prophet toons:
Who wants a totally uncensored media run by those devoid of judgment, taste or social responsibility?
Read on for Singer’s dire warning: “Just because you possess a weapon it is not always wise to use it.” Tell that to Andres Serrano the next time he’s pointing his weapon at any nearby crucifixes, Jill.
(Via Andrew Rutherford)
UPDATE. Mark Steyn:
In the Western world “artists” “provoke” with the same numbing regularity as young Muslim men light up other countries’ flags. When Tony-winning author Terence McNally writes a Broadway play in which Jesus has gay sex with Judas, the New York Times and Co. rush to garland him with praise for how “brave” and “challenging” he is. The rule for “brave” “transgressive” “artists” is a simple one: If you’re going to be provocative, it’s best to do it with people who can’t be provoked.