Perhaps my reactions to Lars Spuybroek’s
view on so called modern, abstract art, sound too light-hearted or ironical. I
hate to be aggressive, and even when I disagree profoundly with somebody, I try
to express that gently. But in this case there may be not the slightest doubt
of my revulsion. I can hardly believe that a highly educated man from my homeland,
who is younger and more successful than I, and looking
neat enough, does not recoil from accusing innocent artists, who deserve appreciation and respect, of cruelty and perversion.
My indignation is the stronger because
Spuybroek is operating on a global level, has nothing to gain with the
downfall of his victims, and contributes not only to their discredit but to the
intolerance and bigotery of his public
as well. And his view on modernism is untrue and dishonest in the first place.
