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What does it mean?
He suggests artists are not special, just people with jobs.
In plain terms
Artists are workers like anyone else.
What can you take from it?
Art should be seen as work, not magic.

Where it applies

  • career talks
  • criticism
  • media

Putting it to work

  • demystify art
  • professionalize craft
  • set boundaries

Questions to consider

  • Is art work or vocation?

Another view

Some art does involve unique talents or conditions.

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