I was reading and came across this quote.
When art critics get together they talk about form, and structure, and meaning. When artists get together they talk about where you can buy cheap turpentine.
Something about the quote didn’t sit quite right with me, and my mind quickly turned to identifying the critics and artists in my own world. The way the quote is structured, it feels less like an observation and more like an insult—sharp, but uncomfortably accurate. It paints a picture so vivid that anyone who knows where to find cheap turpentine[1] would instantly recognize themselves in it, whether they admit it or not.
1: Turpentine is used to thin oil paints for smoother application and clean brushes effectively.
