Speaking as someone that actually went to an art college and understands the mindset of many types of "artists", these kinds of performative displays are done by people who would rather do this than actually be productive and produce something people actually want or need. They get to pretend they're intellectual and cultured, and the people watching get to pretend along with them.
I got a degree in art and as someone who didn't use any drugs all throughout college, it was a challenge to relate to this kind of behavior! I think you have to honestly be in an altered state of mind to pretend this has any real meaning or relevance. And honestly I've seen even worse, more boring displays. I'm sad to say.
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u/13thgeneral 1d ago
Speaking as someone that actually went to an art college and understands the mindset of many types of "artists", these kinds of performative displays are done by people who would rather do this than actually be productive and produce something people actually want or need. They get to pretend they're intellectual and cultured, and the people watching get to pretend along with them.