E.K. Daniels
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Writer, watercolorist, and regular at the restaurant at the end of the universe. Twitter @inkladen
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Duchamp’s Fountain: A Critique
Duchamp's "Fountain" turns a urinal into "art," challenging taste and questioning the value of skill. The ready-made object mocks artistic effort, making the beholder question, "Why is this art?" It reeks of elitism to some, but it birthed the Conceptual art movement, shifting focus from the physical to intellectual .
By E.K. Daniels2 years ago in Critique
The Duct Taped Banana
Cattelan's 'Comedian' is what happens when Dadaism meets Home Depot and your local market. A taped banana parades as profound commentary, mocking both artist and patron. An emblem of excess, it encapsulates a culture fixated on novelty over substance. It sold for $120,000 but I think Warhol would've canned it.
By E.K. Daniels2 years ago in Critique
Fahrenheit 451: A Critique
An incendiary critique of censorship and suppression. Set in a future where books burn, it feels all too prescient when writing has become an act of resistance and politicians ban books for votes. Bradbury’s warning against sacrificing knowledge on society’s altar is a chilling reminder of the power of information.
By E.K. Daniels2 years ago in Critique
Social Media: A Critique
Social media, a double-edged sword, fosters superficial connections, validates narcissism, and erodes genuine human interaction in exchange for short-lived highs and dopamine thrills. Its addictive design exploits attention, fuels echo chambers, and undermines privacy. A breeding ground for misinformation and cyberbullying, it's time we reflect on its true societal cost.
By E.K. Daniels2 years ago in Critique
The Sublime Absurdity of Bad Poetry (And a Few Cringeworthy Gems)
An oft-forgotten and under-celebrated day, "Bad Poetry Day" is upon us. Every year on August 18, millions of people around the world ignore this day, but don't be like them! Join me on the wonderful ride through the world of bad poetry, and my own (intentional) overtly flowery, superfluously silly, and long-winded diatribe of the ancient craft of (bad) poetry.
By E.K. Daniels2 years ago in Humor
Wuthering Heights - A Critique. Runner-Up in Critique Challenge.
A how-to on how not to have relationships. Ever felt ghosted? This ups the ante. Brontë brings us the original soap opera in book form, where everyone needs a therapist and an umbrella. If you can’t finish it, watch Ralph Fiennes go mad as Heathcliff on screen: a must watch!
By E.K. Daniels2 years ago in Critique
