Must not disrespect artists
As far as I can see, most modern art is crap. So if I had a young kid at the moment, I would buy him one of these shirts. Why should I not? A lot of people share my view of modern art.
Artists are questioning the creativity (and biases) of Old Navy's design team.
Mother and professional artist Kelly McKernan posted a photo of two Old Navy toddler shirts to Facebook on Tuesday. The shirts were each emblazoned with the slogan, "Young Aspiring Artist," but the word "Artist" was crossed out and replaced with "Astronaut" or "President."
McKernan asserted that the shirts promoted an anti-art mentality in children, and chastised Old Navy for approving the design.
"This is deeply disappointing," McKernan wrote in the photo caption. "As a mother and a career artist, I'm astounded that a company as large and influential as you are could approve of a design that encourages toddlers to stifle their creativity."
Other commenters agreed, noting how the shirt seemingly looks down upon artistic professions.
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4 comments:
There are not a lot of job opportunities for artists.
"Other commenters agreed, noting how the shirt seemingly looks down upon artistic professions."
Have those commenters ever thought to notice that modern art seems to look down on other professions?
This is just another case of "they can dish it out but they can't take it".
"Other commenters agreed, noting how the shirt seemingly looks down upon artistic professions."
Look down upon them, most people do! What passes for "art" these days, throwing up on canvas more artistic is! Cannot even paint an apple, much less a portrait! Even I, Great Jedi Master Yoda, no talent in arts, can create better art than these talent-less hacks.
It's not anti-art, it's pro-be-able-to-find-a-job-after-college-and-not-have-to-live-in-your-parent's-basement-until-you're-in-your-40s.
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