The San Miguel art scene is becoming more and more insular,
even incestuous. The danger is clear: the corrosiveness of cronyism has invaded
our community and threatens to undermine its artistic integrity. When pals,
partners, spouses and lovers write articles about artists’ opening exhibits,
honesty is shoved aside, objectivity is sacrificed, and hyperbole gains the
upper hand. Our weekly newspaper, Atencion,
aids and abets this deplorable situation by having an editorial policy (if you
can call it that) which allows cronyism to flourish. They will publish just
about any piece of journalistic jingoism in order to fill their pages with free
content, all in the name of “public service.” Worst of all, artists are allowed
to pen their own articles extolling the wonders and marvels of their latest
creations. Sounds a bit like an old-fashioned medicine show, doesn’t it? “Come
one, come all, and see my magnificent works of art!”
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