Modern art has become a confusing mix of styles and ideas. The medium has become the message, with artists more concerned with method than meaning. It’s a matter of throwing some paint on a canvas or assembling some found objects and calling it ‘art.’ The market has become a master class in pretension, where mental gymnastics are required to justify these ‘works of art.’ Take, for example, the recent trend of using mirrors as a medium to convey the idea of self-reflection. Is it really art, or just a cheap trick to make the viewer feel clever for a moment? It’s merely a modest attempt at profundity, and a shallow one at that. It’s clear that the middle ground between creativity and commercialism has been lost, and the art world is in need of a new member to shake things up. The memory of great art should not be reduced to a minute’s worth of attention. It’s time to demand more from our artists and from ourselves.
This exercise aims to help you comprehend English without mental translation to your native language. It also helps improve your reading speed.
For beginners: Start at 150-250 words per minute (WPM) and gradually increase as you become comfortable.
For advanced learners: Challenge yourself with speeds of 300-400 WPM or higher to further enhance your reading skills.
Adjust the speed as needed and remember: Understanding is just as important as speed!
