Why we need a post-cynical renaissance

We must address, particularly, what we perceive as a disconnect between the contemporary art scene and the wider public. We believe this rift between art and the people is detrimental and corrosive to both.

The following pieces attempt to analyze this cynical paradigm and suggest countermeasures against its symptoms. We long to see a movement towards “Sincerity” – art that is more sincere and, thus, we argue, more accessible to broader audiences.

Our goal is a change of paradigm, leaving behind us the Age of Cynicism. Not just by way of destructive criticism, however, but with a breakthrough to a more constructive space of artistic and cultural production. Future issues will dedicate space to exploring the positive substance of this new paradigm.

Now, let’s dive in …