If you think it’s okay to piss on someone because they don’t like the same art as you, what reaction are you prepared to rationalize when you’re contradicted on a matter of consequence?
What James wrote about the art of American painters still makes for good reading, as he had a facility for wrapping snark and appreciation in the same package.
“At this moment I find myself political just by painting. Every time I paint an abstract picture that relies on color I think it’s a political statement.” —Pat Lipsky