Time starts out as a notion. But after you turn fifty, time is not a notion anymore but a fact that you start feeling clearly, and in a way, it pushes you to become present in the present.
Alejandro Gonzalez InarrituRead
You have kids studying master class visual arts who are pushed to make films that will be successful economically; that's what they focus on. So they work for corporate interest instead of artistic expression.
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What this quote means
The quote highlights the conflict between economic success and genuine artistic expression in the film industry.
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu critiques the current state of the visual arts education system, where students are often pressured to create commercially successful films rather than focusing on authentic artistic expression. This emphasis on corporate interests undermines the true spirit of creativity, pushing artists to prioritize profit over their passion and originality.
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ArtExpressionCreativityCorporateSuccessVisual Arts
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about the role of art in society, this quote could illustrate the challenges artists face today.
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