At this hermeneutical level, they become emblems of the cyclical hope and impediments of our time. From another perspective, the exhibition is an obvious eye-opener, a pointer to the richness of our art traditions that are yet untapped for the benefit our economy and, indeed, and alternative, creative economy. Indeed, the exhibition is a compelling convocation of ideas, as artists grapple with perennial issues of the day in their works. After all, as the old proverb says, can a person whose house is on fire afford the luxury of rat chase? Thus the works represent and re-enact life and society to us, with the central place of the artist fully reflected.

Source: The Guardian January 06, 2019 04:15 UTC