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Art is about the messy and marvelous business of coming to your senses - and also, to the senses of the world.
Senator Helms might very well do that. I would point out to him that we in the art world are not necessarily in the business of making controversial art.
Of course art world ethics are important. But museums are no purer than any other institution or business. Academics aren't necessarily more high-minded than gallerists.
School is such an encouraging and safe environment. It's filled with idealism and just really working on your craft. When you enter the business world - where art meets commerce - it can become quite depressing.