{"id":2069860,"date":"2023-10-17T03:27:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T07:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/musee-dorsay-folds-to-identity-politics-with-shoddy-art-next-to-masterpieces\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T03:33:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T07:33:02","slug":"musee-dorsay-folds-to-identity-politics-with-shoddy-art-next-to-masterpieces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/musee-dorsay-folds-to-identity-politics-with-shoddy-art-next-to-masterpieces\/","title":{"rendered":"Mus\u00e9e D\u2019Orsay succumbs to identity politics, compromising art quality."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmusee-dorsay-folds-to-identity-politics-with-shoddy-art-next-to-masterpieces%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2069860&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>The \u2064Assault \u200bon Quality in Intellectual and Creative Work<\/h2>\n<p>The \u2062far-left assault on the quality of intellectual \u200band \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/martin-scorsese-hits-back-the-art-of-cinema-is-being-devalued\/\" title=\"Martin Scorsese Hits Back: The Art Of Cinema Is Being Devalued\">creative work<\/a> is\u200c frequently acknowledged in the language of the diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) dogma that serves as the movement\u2019s philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>For example, on many campuses, including\u2063 the one where I work, the term &#8220;inclusive\u200d excellence&#8221; \u200bis used to express commitment\u200d to academic achievement. However, this term distorts the \u2063notion \u2063of excellence, which implies something distinguished in quality from the less than excellent. Under\u2063 DEI logic, a hierarchical ranking system \u2064is seen as non-inclusive. In\u200b practice, &#8220;inclusive excellence&#8221; requires \u2064changing the old standard of \u2062excellence to ensure diversity among\u2064 the newly\u2063 defined &#8220;excellent,&#8221; some of \u200bwhom may not be excellent.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sometimes the \u2064leftist assault on\u200d quality brazenly attacks \u200dstandards by just inserting obviously \u2063inferior work in \u200bcompany with works of\u2063 much higher \u200dquality.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During a trip to\u200b France last year, I\u2064 encountered a depressing example of this \u2064in the \u2063world of art.\u2064 In \u2062the\u2064 Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay \u200din Paris,\u2064 I came across a kitschy painting \u2064by Kehinde Wiley, the same artist who \u2063created the bizarre rendering of President Barack Obama. This gigantic painting of \u200ca <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/facebook-executives-admit-meddling-with-election-backing-biden-in-leaked-video\/\" title=\"Facebook executives admit meddling with election, backing Biden in leaked video\">young black man<\/a> in jeans and a yellow \u200choodie occupied a prominent space in \u200dthe museum. Its \u200csize practically guaranteed it would be unavoidable for any visitor.<\/p>\n<h2>The Artist\u2019s Obama-Like Biography<\/h2>\n<p>Kehinde Wiley&#8217;s biography is similar to that of Barack Obama. His father is\u200d a Nigerian \u200cwho came\u2064 to the U.S. and had six children with an African-American woman before abandoning the \u200cfamily. Wiley was raised by his single mother\u200d in \u200dLos\u2063 Angeles.<\/p>\n<h2>Narrowness of Aesthetic Range<\/h2>\n<p>When looking at\u2062 a collection of Wiley&#8217;s paintings, the\u200b monotony of his work \u2063stands out. \u2062Virtually every\u200c subject is black and\u200b young, \u2064often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/musee-dorsay-folds-to-identity-politics-with-shoddy-art-next-to-masterpieces\/\" title=\"Mus\u00e9e D\u2019Orsay succumbs to identity politics, compromising art quality.\">wearing\u2064 loud urban streetwear<\/a>. The narrowness\u200c of Wiley\u2019s aesthetic range and interests is truly \u2063remarkable.<\/p>\n<h2>Art as a Message on Violence Today<\/h2>\n<p>The display of Wiley&#8217;s\u2064 painting in the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay was an effort to address racial justice concerns. However, the stark contrast \u200cbetween Wiley&#8217;s work and\u2063 a beautiful\u200b marble sculpture by Auguste Cl\u00e9singer with the \u200csame title highlights \u2062the difference in artistic quality. Wiley&#8217;s distortion of the original and his focus\u200c on\u2063 violence in contemporary society are questionable\u2063 artistic choices.<\/p>\n<h2>Capitulation to the Woke<\/h2>\n<p>The inclusion of Wiley&#8217;s painting \u2062in the \u200dMus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay is a travesty. It diminishes the artistic level \u2064of \u200dthe museum and reflects the \u200cleveling that is happening \u200bamong \u2062administrators. This capitulation to leftist stupidity is a step towards the \u200cWest&#8217;s defeat in \u2062defending its own aesthetic heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064How does the assault on quality in intellectual and creative \u2064work \u2062impact trust in institutions and \u200bthe ability to distinguish between genuine achievements and token diversity\u200c hires<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Dards of excellence in the \u2063name of diversity. One recent example of this is\u200b the \u200bpush for &#8220;affirmative action&#8221; in the\u200d hiring and promotion of faculty. While the intention behind affirmative action is to increase diversity within academic \u2064institutions, it often\u200c comes at the\u2062 expense of merit and qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>Under the guise of promoting diversity, universities are pressured to \u200cprioritize race, gender, and other identity factors over qualifications\u200c and expertise. This not only undermines the principle of meritocracy, \u2062but also diminishes the quality of intellectual and creative work produced within\u2063 these institutions. When individuals are hired or promoted based on their \u2064identity rather than their capabilities, it is\u200b inevitable that the overall standards of excellence will be compromised.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the far-left ideology that underpins the assault on quality also promotes the idea that all forms of knowledge and creativity are equally valid and valuable. This relativistic approach disregards the importance of expertise and deep knowledge in specific fields.\u2064 It suggests that anyone \u200ccan be an expert in any area,\u2063 simply by virtue of their perspective or lived experience. This not only undermines \u2063the years of \u200brigorous study and\u2064 training that experts \u2062undergo, but also devalues the \u200bpursuit of excellence in intellectual and \u2062creative work.<\/p>\n<p>The assault on quality extends beyond academia and permeates various sectors of society. \u2064In the\u2062 media and entertainment industry, \u200cfor example, there is a \u2064growing trend of prioritizing representation and \u200ddiversity over the \u200bquality of content.\u2063 While it is important to\u200c have\u2062 diverse voices and perspectives, it should not come\u2064 at the expense of artistic integrity or the \u200dability\u2063 to produce high-quality work.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences of this assault on quality are far-reaching. It <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-times-just-fine-with-greenpeace-undercover-videos-after-years-of-deriding-james-okeefe-david-daleiden\/\" title=\"New York Times Just Fine With Greenpeace Undercover Videos After Years Of Deriding James O\u2019Keefe, David Daleiden\">erodes trust<\/a> in institutions and undermines \u2064the credibility of intellectual and creative endeavors. When excellence is no longer the\u200b primary criterion for success, it becomes \u2063difficult\u200d to distinguish between \u200dgenuine achievements and token diversity hires. This ultimately hampers progress and\u2063 innovation, as true excellence is not rewarded but \u2064overshadowed by identity politics.<\/p>\n<p>In order to combat this assault on quality, it is crucial to uphold the\u200b principles of meritocracy \u2064and excellence. Hiring and promotion decisions should be based on qualifications,\u2064 expertise, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/launching-pad-for-a-national-movement-freedom-caucus-expands-to-state-legislatures-with-georgia-organization\/\" title=\"\u2018Launching Pad for a National Movement\u2019: Freedom Caucus Expands to State Legislatures with Georgia Organization\">proven track records<\/a>, rather than\u2063 on identity factors. Institutions\u200c and organizations should resist\u2062 the pressure to prioritize diversity at\u200b the expense of quality. It is possible to foster diversity and inclusivity without compromising the pursuit of excellence.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it is essential to reassert\u200b the importance of expertise and deep\u2062 knowledge in intellectual and creative work. While perspectives and experiences are valuable, they should \u2064not replace the years of dedication and study that experts bring to their fields. \u200cEmbracing a more balanced \u2063approach\u2062 that values both diverse perspectives and expertise can help \u200bmaintain and\u2062 enhance\u200d the quality of \u2064intellectual and creative endeavors.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 assault on quality \u2062in intellectual and creative work\u2064 is a \u200bconcerning trend that \u200bmust be addressed. It is essential that we \u200drecognize the importance of excellence and meritocracy in these fields,\u2063 and actively work\u200b to counter the distortion and erosion of \u200cthese principles. By upholding standards of quality and promoting diversity in a balanced manner, we can\u200b ensure that intellectual and creative work continues \u2064to thrive and \u2063contribute meaningfully \u2064to our\u200b society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The left&#8217;s attack on intellectual and creative work is often acknowledged through the diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) dogma. &#8220;Inclusive excellence&#8221; is now commonly used on my campus and others to show dedication to this philosophy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2123,"featured_media":2069861,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2069860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2069860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2123"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2069860"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2069860\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2069861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2069860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2069860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2069860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}