In a world filled with mass-produced distractions and rising uncertainty, it is vital that we take time to narrow our focus, to learn, and to develop our awareness of and empathy for those around us. That is increasingly difficult when we’re constantly being fed a diet of bite-sized, superficial takes; volatile, amplified opinions; and lies meant to unbalance us. In the face of such an onslaught it’s easiest to retreat into our respective safe-spaces and build walls. But those walls don’t just keep those who are unwelcome out, they become our own prisons. We effectively constrain ourselves.
Nick Thornburg’s writing is fashioned to counter those forces. His work is meant to bring readers into artists’ lives and studios, to reveal the workings of their minds and show a realistic picture of the industry they belong to, utilizing long-form essays that give each subject breadth and depth. His work is also meant to help the general reader tackle issues of concern in their own lives, using the story of art to facilitate deeper, more meaningful conversations about a diverse range of subjects, from cognition and perception, to economics and social order. Described as “masterful,” “insightful,” “beautiful,” “thoughtful,” and “amazing” by artists, gallerists, and readers alike, Thornburg’s writing is work that goes against the insidious trends guiding “content culture,” providing a more constructive guiding light to all.
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