It seems likely that many of the young who don't wait for others to call them artists, but simply announce that they are, don't have the patience to make art.
Interpretation
The quote suggests that some young individuals claim the title of 'artist' without the necessary dedication and patience required to truly create art.
Pauline Kael highlights a trend among some young people who quickly label themselves as artists, suggesting that this quick declaration may stem from a lack of patience to engage in the painstaking process of making real art. By contrasting the act of announcing oneself as an artist with the necessary commitment that art demands, Kael warns that true artistry requires time, effort, and a deep understanding, which some may overlook in their rush for recognition.
In practice
This quote can be used in an art criticism article discussing the integrity of young artists today.
I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.
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I want to make beautiful things, even if nobody cares.
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