Blog 7

What a great topic. I am always so fascinated by the study of human habits and routines. I haven't lived very long, but during my time on this earth, I have certainly recognized that I do so many things day after day, every time , the same way! I think it is very true that people don't like change, it makes them uncomfortable. But really, when you think about it, what is life about? Having NEW experiences. This whole concept is perfect for art. Noticing things that are done repetitively, and pointing out what makes them repetitive can be a form of art, or "not-art" as Kaprow put it. Creating something new is also the beauty of art. The only way something can be created is if something different is done first. If you take the same home from work every single day you might miss out on a more scenic route.

Kaprow could have been a little bit more clear on his point of having art displayed in a gallery. Ironic, as he called it. Perhaps because most art is displayed in a gallery and can be seen as repetitive? The key point Kaprow made was that these objects were being "estheticized", which after looking it up I learned meant "to depict in an idealized or artistic manner". This allowed the dots to connect and I realized. Artists were consistently making this that could be art into art. Kaprow's point is that it is more productive to take something that wouldn't be art and make something of it. In all, I really enjoyed reading about this new side of art.