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as an art appreciator i think non-irrecoverably damaging a unique original physical artwork as a political protest about its subject can be respectable sometimes. you know, the damage adds to the work and becomes an inescapable part of its history
‪it's a violent, destructive act, it's not something i want to be a trend, but if it's a rare occurrence, isn't it beautiful in its own way? that painting is now in several pieces, but it hasn't been completely destroyed, i believe. so, after repairs, it can be appreciated again.‬
‪like in kintsugi, it will be put back together and become a more interesting object for having gone through this. and if perhaps the damage will still be visible, then appreciating the work will remind the viewer that it has been damaged, and perhaps make them consider why.‬
‪i would have had a different opinion if they'd torched it. that's not the same action.‬
‪and that's just one way to look at it. you could also write a bunch about the action as a statement about power, or how it's provocative, for example.‬
‪anyway that's my contribution to the discourse. art is close to my heart, i enjoy this more than arguing about programming.‬
‪i think, as an artist, i'd be honoured if someone wanted to harm one of my works, because that implies it had meaning to them‬
@hikari comparing this to "if he's beating me it's because he loves me" in my mind
@hikari Violence is beautiful ✨