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Artistic endeavors of all forms have throughout time symbolized, a civilized, and enlightened society. However, how will the recent events in our society alter the historical notion that Art is the Connotation of a Civilized Society?
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After decades of gentrification in Brooklyn, as well as around the nation, isn't it time that a, "Lost Art and/or Property Recovery Initiative," get started? Burgeoning, as well as seasoned/experienced artist who hail from a specific locale are generally among the first to feel the adverse effects of gentrification, and/or abridgements of basic rules,laws and entitlements in any given community, while suffering divestating harm in terms of the loss of work continuity, work product, real property, and momentum resulting from arbitrary displacement. Is this a civilized manner in which to cultivate an artistic climate of learning, growth, and to foster the notion that Art is the Connotation of a Civilized Society?
When Master works of art, i.e., Titian, Millet, Rembrandt are destroyed, lost, or stolen, as have occurred during times of war, civil unrest, etc., well-- it is not only the art community that responds in an uproar, practically every segment of society joins the chorus. International investigations are started for the the express purpose of recovery and/or restitution (to the owner) of the precious works--which most will agree is a very civilized manner in which to address the problem.
Isn't it just as divesting to a nouveau artist, or an artist who has compiled a portfolio over the course of decades, and to society--if the artist's work is lost, stolen, and/or destroyed as a result of gentrification, and/or any other unlawful method, i.e., abuse of office, under the color of law, rule, proceedure, or policy?
Whereas, gentrification usually occurs over the objections of the long standing members of the community, and their respective descendants, hiers and/or distributees: Which oftentimes leads to arbitrary, and , unlawful displacement of the artist of long term residence in the community. In the aftermath of such events the question that remains is, What happened to the laws that are created to prevent such catastrophes? In ignoring, perverting and/or mis-using the existing law(s) are we advancing the notion that Art is the Connotation of a Civilized Society?
In instances when these types of divestating events occur, shouldn't the injured parties receive relief in the form of restitution, and/or the return of his/her personal, and professional property (art work, computers, printers, portfolios, supplies, tools, and real property)? Will making restitution to those who are so injured in our society, reinforce the notion that Art is the Connotation of a Civilized Society?
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Artistic Connotes Civilized
Ms. Crystal Brown, 11/30/08
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