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What does it mean?
The artist aims to create work that is good, necessary, and alive, and that is properly felt by at least a few people.
In plain terms
Art should be meaningful and connect with a few viewers deeply.
What can you take from it?
Focus on quality and deep connection over mass appeal.

Where it applies

  • exhibition
  • sharing work

Putting it to work

  • creating meaningful art
  • targeted audience

Questions to consider

  • What makes art necessary?
  • Who should experience your art?

Another view

Necessity is subjective and varies by context.

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