When a finished work of 20th century sculpture is placed in an 18th century garden, it is absorbed by the ideal representation of the past, thus reinforcing political and social values that are no longer with us
Robert SmithsonRead
It's time for storytellers to tell the stories that have not had the privilege of being shown to the world, and the audience will be there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Storytellers should share untold stories, as there is an audience ready to hear them.
This quote emphasizes the importance of highlighting underrepresented narratives in storytelling. Jon M. Chu encourages storytellers to give voice to those stories that have been overlooked, asserting that there is a receptive audience eager for diverse and authentic experiences.
Themes
StorytellingRepresentationNarrativeDiversityAudience
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about inclusion in media, this quote can underline the need for diverse storytelling.
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