“One opinion I share with the Dadaists is that art-making presupposes a revolutionary state of mind. Assimilating the practice into commodity or symbol of status nullifies its fundamental aims; therefore at the center of my own adherence to to this ranginess in taste is that it doesn't add up to membership in a private club. The differences choose me. There are so many approaches, so many innovative moves, so many oddly shaped ears in the field; may they never sing in unison.”
Quote by C.D. Wright
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C.D. Wright
C.D. Wright was an American poet whose work often delved into themes of race, class, and the environment. Born on January 6, 1949, and passing away on January 12, 2016, Wright's poetry was both lyrical and political, reflecting her profound engagement with the world. more
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