Art is everywhere. Even when we don’t notice it, when it seems to blend into the background of the mundane, most of what humans create is influenced by art. Because there is nothing more human than art, nothing more fundamental to our social progress or essential to our development as a species. Art exists not just around us but within us; it gives life meaning. Art also helps us solve problems, develop critical thinking skills, and process information. It is one of the pillars of community as it brings us closer together. Art is, ultimately, the antithesis of capitalism, which is why it’s under attack.
Laura Restrepo Ortega 