When art hits the hard reality of ....reality shows.

Van Gogh self-portrait - 1887

Here's an interesting article from Jonathan Jones, The Guardian that draws a bridge between art , modern pop culture and our perception. Philosophically speaking it should give some food for thought in our world of expecting everything from art to revolutions to be a success story as long as there's honesty and talent behind it.  But that is not always what happens. The truth is that Jonathan Jones is right. Van Gogh would not have won the X Factor, being like he was; a sometimes clumsy, silent, moody and difficult artist. He would probably have ended up in a big argument with the whole production crew of X-factor.

Modern pop culture is a world of diversity and Susan Boyle is an example of the opposite. She would never had been  discovered if it wasn't for the reality talent shows. All odds were against her, until she opened her mouth and started to sing and it was the moment of surprise that captured the audience. But thoughts go out to other artists where talent is obvious, but due to personality, looks or not being able to meet the demands of the star factory there is no audition or chances. Something to think about in regards to Van Gogh and the legacy he left behind as one of the world's most celebrated painter.

Here's the link to the article: Van Gogh would never have won The X Factor