Definitely. I think that right now, society places much more emphasis on the culture of art and the culture of being an artist over the actual art itself. It's much more important to discuss the philosophy behind art and the meanings that an artist gives a piece than it is to analyze the actual execution of the work. Everything discussed is in terms of the artwork's deep inherent meaning and not it's success as something that took time and skill to create. Everyone wants to feel like they're an artist and that they're part of this culture, so that they appear to be a cultured and intellectual person. If they don't have the actual skill to produce incredible works of art, they discuss the philosophy behind art instead, while still claiming to be an artist. Art as a craft is often shunned in favor of more philosophical art, which I don't feel is fair. All art forms have equal value as art, and I think that our society of "culture trumps art" often forgets that.
2. Are Eastern European countries futile in their attempts to jump into the contemporary art scene? Is the art produced a step behind Western Europe and America?
I don't feel that they are futile in their attempts at all. Even if they feel like their art is a step behind the art of Western Europe and America, it doesn't mean that their art is of less value. Even in their attempts, if they are in fact futile, they are still creating art that is theirs and belongs to them.
3. What is your view on contemporary art? Is it "art-for-art's sake" or something more?
I feel that contemporary art includes any and all art that is created today. Whether it's a part of the "culture trumps art" idea, or a reaction to that mindset. It includes art for arts sake, but I don't feel like that is the art that is usually embraced.
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