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kurabunoyama asked: how would you feel if they were just using it to evoke a certain feeling or as a comment on changing cultural symbols or just on symbols and their power over people etc? not saying that this is necessarily the case with the artists you're discussing, but just hypothetically. do you think that people should "not be allowed" to use offensive symbols?

more fun. replied:

i think if someone is using a swastika next to their artist signature when their art is otherwise apolitical than that’s a really really lame attempt at provoking their audience. if the aim is to provoke, the artwork should be able to do it on its own. just tacking an offensive symbol next to your name or title of your work to make yourself seem cutting edge just seems like a sad call for attention and a cop out to me. curious to hear if people agree with this or not, happy to debate this further since i’m just processing pdfs for the next 2 hours at work.

*also, no, i am not saying artists “should not be allowed” to use offensive symbols, but i do think they should be able to justify their use. i mean, come fucking on.

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kurabunoyama said: ok, i agree with all of that (except for your assumption about the artist’s intent, which may or may not be true). i think it will be interesting when you engage the artist directly, if you still plan to do so. you should post it on here.
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snakebomb said: people should “be allowed” to use these symbols in art. making ideas off limits doesn’t invite necessary discussion about important shit. BUT. if an artist wants to use loaded imagery/words, they should have an explanation + expect harsh critique. <3
waza-loo said: people who do things just to piss people off need to think about WHO they’re pissing off, why say fuck you to people already being fucked over, why not offend people who deserve it
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