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Suggestivism
Birth of a New Category or Beginning of the End of Categories?
by techgnotic
Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be another “ism” on the art world horizon, what with the growing accessibility of all
art technique and technology rendering all the “schools of art” equally available and doable and therefore making impossible the dominance
or even existence of any current art “movement” … comes “suggestivism,” the “ism” best summing up what art is in our lives today, defined
more by what it is not, rather than what it is.
"Suggestivist" art is not slave to any one particular type of current art, from pencils to oils to photo-manipulation. It’s not about technology or technique.
It’s largely apolitical and need not promote any particular “message.” Whether defined by Sadakichi Hartmann (circa. 1900; the first to coin
the term) as simply being a reaction to overly cerebral and insufficiently poetic art in all its forms, from canvases to literature, or by Nathan
Spoor, a current artist and advocate, as a “process” by which the artist lets go of constrictive didactic narratives and dogmatic theories and lets
the will of his or her muse take over so that truly poetic art can be created, whether that art “makes sense” or not. The artist allows the soul of
his deepest artistic intuitions “suggest” what to create, without all the over-thinking. The artist can ponder the “meaning” of the vision produced
later, along with everyone else. The one thing that “suggestivist” artworks have in common is that the viewer is encouraged (compelled!) to imagine
his or her own interpretation of the piece. These artworks generally always have recognizable elements, but the real world ends there, as these
elements are usually then twisted into the impossible conjunctures of mad dream logic. Suggestivist art can sometimes suggest the frightening and
haunting, but usually the emphasis is on the playful and wildly unapologetically creative.
“Suggestivism” is as apolitical as our largely apolitical times, though usually informed with ambiguous political memes and imagery. It is an art
for our times that does not ask to be analyzed and understood, but presents itself as a cipher or puzzle with no correct answer that commands attention
none the less. Or it could be just the latest petulant reaction to a public perception of arts experts talking over our heads in their own secret language about what we should and should not like.
Time will tell.
Perhaps the greatest thing about “suggestivist” art is the very fact that it is so... “suggestive.” It’s the ultimate resource for artists (pop & fine),
musicians, writers, dancers or just dedicated daydreamers who feel a bit blocked. Re-charging the creative batteries only requires you spend a little time
creating your own stories to fit the magical creations and constructions of these works, and one’s own inner engines of fantasy and whimsy will soon be
sweetly humming again.
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1. I don't think art should "be" anything. It's the beauty of it. It can be whatever it wants, it can take whatever shape.
2. It's hard to say whether there really is a movement going on right now. Artists are creating things that are either inspired by what has already been created, or trying to create something completely new. Art today is an amalgam of all the things that have been before and have not been yet.
3. If I look at something and like it, then that's that. But I still try to think of the meaning behind it. Sure, some things really have no hidden meaning at all, they are just a random creation that lets the viewer decide what to think.
4. It really depends on what I'm doing. If I'm at school and drawing a portrait, of course, technique is first and meaning comes second.
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I think that in terms of art being political or apolitical, there is room for both because people can use art to project a certain message. But you can also use art as just a way to show how someone is feeling without really bagging on someone or supporting someone. There's room for both.
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1.art should be what you see and imagine. its not right to make it so art can be just one style. some people will choose political, some apolitical.everyone is different.
2.there is always movement. as for the state of things, that is once again, a matter of opinion.
3. depends on the peice. if i see something and it really catches my eye, i will look closer and deeper, but some art is simply meant to be looked at and liked.
4. i concern myself with technique so i can be sure it will look the way i want it to, but if i have a message i would like to send, i will send it in the art.
those are only my opinions, and i know everyone is different.
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I find there is nothing new about this category. At some point in an artists life I feel we all do this. Let things be and put to paper what comes to mind and really thats the best there is. If it has a deeper meaning great! If it doesn't then thats fine too. I can see the similarity to Surrealism in it, but Surrealism has a meaning behind it. While Suggestiveism doesn't have to have meaning. It can just be what it is. 
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Suggestivism, looks like there is a fine line between it and Surrealism?
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i dont know why it just is i like what i like it could be anything i dont know why .art is whatever you want it to be
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I'm sorry, but it feels like this type of art category has not apparently brought anything new to the table. Suggestivism is nothing completly different really, it has the exact simularities as surrealism. I always thought there's something completly new and out of the ordinary until I've checked it out, there's nothing new about this category.
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Art is basically anything that's an expression of an idea. So of course there's room for political and apolitical art. It's only when there's nothing at all really being said it's not art.
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1. Should art be political or apolitical? Or do you think there’s room enough for both?
Not sure what those terms mean.. I have seen some pretty good political style art and it serves to convey a message, satire, parody... (ect) Art can be political OR apolitical. I think there's more than enough "room" for both. Art has unlimited styles and to me that's the beauty of it.
2. Do you sense there being any current “movement” in the arts world today? Is this a good or bad state of things?
Not really... but as far as I've seen there is more and more digital art being pushed out all the time. I think it's OK, but it takes away from the "real" and the basis that drawing comes from, pencil and paper. I'm guilty of switching to digital media, but often I go back to drawing on paper and it feels great. I remember making so many people happy with drawings I did on paper... and I don't seem to get that same rewarding feeling when I draw something for a faceless person on the computer. I wouldn't call it a "bad" state of things though. Just a "phase".
3. Do you try to “figure out” an artist’s intent or message when looking at art, or do you simply decide whether you like or dislike each piece of art?
All the time, for every single picture I look at. That's the fun of it. I hope other people look at my pictures like that too.
4. In your own art, do you try to transmit any sort of message, or do you concern yourself only with technique and aesthetics?
Most of the time I become frustrated over technique and aesthetics and I forget about messages... but when I feel like I must say something with my drawings, I forget all about the execution and just do. Those are the pictures that turn out better looking than one I tried to make look good. I think that you can actually tell when a person tries hard to make something perfect or focus too much on technique and aesthetics... it can turn a drawing tacky or too "over-thought" or too planned out. The drawing will appear stiff... and stiff looking drawings are the ones I have difficulty trying to find the meaning to or what the artist is feeling. I try as much as I can to draw naturally and let my ideas flow out so that I can really tell my audience what I'm conveying.
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1. I think art has enough room for both. I really don't care too much for political art (drawings, illustrations, cartoons, etc..) but obviously the artist has something to say regarding the politics. However art can be apolitical. Not everything has to say something. Its really up to the artist.
2. I don't see any current movement of art trending. Though every now and then there maybe some shock art and I notice that film photography is making a comeback. I did hear something about metamodernism but I'm not expert on this field. Its something to consider though. As for suggestivism, by the looks of the pieces, it looks like a new form of surrealism. Most of them are very grotesque and absurd (not in a bad way, I like these things alot
3. Sometimes I do look for a message, other times I don't if I like a certain piece. It depends on how the artwork is presented and that artist's body of work.
4. In the beginning I use to focus on the message all the time. I still kind of do with my poetry. With my photography and photo-manipulation I'm more focused on technique and aesthetics because its more visual and imaginative. I need technique to put it together along with having a creative eye to make something beautiful.
I hope my answers make sense. You can tell that even now, I'm still figuring myself out as an artist. 
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I really like this ism, the whole surreal feeling about it.
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1. Art should be what ever the artist wants it to be. If they want to slam together a bunch of random stuff that has no meaning at all, but they want the viewer to give it meaning, then let the artist do that! If they want to give meaning and concept to their art and give viewers the chance to share the interpretation of the piece then let the artist do that! The beauty of art is that there is not right or wrong way to do it, let people express their unique individuality the way they see fit to do so. Don't categorize and classify it with "isms" or eras, there is no need for that now when the term Art is enough to sum up what artists create. Forget the formalities of art and enjoy it for what it is.
2. I dont see or sense any movements in the art world today. It is better this way. Why? Because no one wants rules or standards set on their art. Who or what has the right to tell a artist that this is not acceptable for this "ism" or era, that its too old fashioned or too risque. Movements are dead when the concept of art is so vast, its based purely on individuality and the uniqueness we all possess.
3. I will look for the artist's intent or message when I view people's art, other times when one isn't present Ill look for the artistic quirks that make the piece unique. If I see something that is pleasing to the eye I will add it to my favorites, just as much as I will if I find something that I enjoy the message and concept of it.
4. I personally go for all of them, whether its at the same time, or one at a time. Some times I feel the need to convey a message or concept, others i want to showcase a technique that I like, have practice or I'm trying out. Usually regardless of the other two I focus alot on aesthetics and the emotion that is put out by my art.
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1. I think that Art can be political if it is about expressing the views and opinions, but not as much when promoting politicians, or if it is simply used for a campaign. However that doesn't mean art can't be apolitical.
2. I guess Art is becoming more diverse, and anything new or different is a lot more easily accepted than it used to be.
3. Depends. The pieces of which I am interested in the meaning, tend to be related to something personal or important to me. But generally there is no rule for that.
4. I only try to put a message or meaning in my art when there is something I want to tell, however I rarely show any of those pieces to anyone, and some ideas I keep to myself for now, until I feel like I can "transfer" my thoughts into reality well enough. Other pieces may be just a simple idea or practice, though either way they often still have some meaning to me, although they may seem as devoid of any message as possible.
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This "new" category just sounds like, if anything, a subcategory of surrealism... And question number 4 is very narrow... I don't always concern myself with an inner message nor do I worry over the technique and aesthetics. I concern myself with recreating the stories and images I see in my mind. I concern myself with documenting my imagination. Sorry, the narrowness of that question just bothers me. And of course there's room for both political and apolitical. There's always been room for both and always will be. If the art world consists of only political art work it will just become a world of propaganda and if it is filled only with apolitical art work then the world has lost the largest community of those who are fearless to speak their mind about current issues. Not only is their room in our world but we need both apolitical and political forms.
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This form of art sucks. It's nothing but pretentious wannabe college dicks who want to make their art seem "new" and "fresh" but don't want to actually develop the talent that would rival the creativity and passion of the renaissance oil painters. Just slap some random symbols down on canvas or "digital" or whatever it is they use, put in some half-assed shading and a healthy dose of their "individualistic" stylized form of shit-art and BOOM, a whole "bran-new" "shits"-m from the wannabe beatnick hipsters of Deviant Art on the United States.
OH ITS THE NEXT BIG THING! JUST PRETEND YOU ARE MAKING ART ABOUT WHAT YOU DON'T DRAW AND THATS THE IMPORTANT PART. OMG SO CLEVEREEE1rrone1
Can't draw? Don't worry! Just start putting random things together and in no time you'll be making "surreal" images that rival the masters THEMSELVVESSS!!!1onron1oorn
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i always leave all my peices to be inturpritted how ever the viewer sees them, even if there decition is compleatly off my intentions. the artical is very interesting.
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it's interesting to try to interpret pieces, even if they didn't start out having one. i myself have drawn out a few things not knowing what they were supposed to mean.
i don't think all art needs an exact meaning, but i often try to find one - it seems some things tend to slip through the cracks of the artists minds at times, so whether they intended something to be there or not, some things may just show up anyway...
in my own art, it feels more like practice to really have much of a meaning yet ;_;
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i'm to lazy to read...is this a contest?
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Politics and creativity should be kept apart, current movement is the genial one percent of things and the cheap crap making the remaining 99, I don't care for messages in it and I don't pollute my stuff with any.
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Well, I think this idea could be greatly clarified and spoken to if many of the commenters here would read a book about what Surrealism is. geesh.
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I kind of like it. Art CAN have meaning but it doesn't have to.
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In general, I liked the article with it´s suprising and strong pics and the polemic conversations it triguered along the comments but I think that the kind of idea Suggestivism would bring, that there are multiple choices of interpretation depending on the viewer, it´s silly to think that THIS movement has brought this as a new way of doing art, because almost ALL arts and artists seek this. That means: art in itself has always been something of double-face, multiple understanding, and has this is exaclty why it brings POLEMIC discussions! For people to THINK about it!
About the discussions people had in the beggining of the comments: I think it´s really important for people to know that not all arts must have a complex meaning. Many arts seek the emotions, and this emotions could also be simply: I like it or I don´t like it. They can also be disgusting, horrifying and can also be happiness and plenitude of just apreciation,.
I think it´s also equally important for people, even if they look to a piece of art just with the idea of liking it or not, they at least should KNOW how to find meanings in art when there is the need of it! A very simple example: a person may not like Picasso´s style, but he/she can not look to Guernica and simply ignore all the hidden messages and meanings in it!
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1: If it's political, then (with exceptions, obviously) I think it can hardly be considered 'art'. Art is an expression of self, not a campaign for the person you think should be president.
2: Not really... I don't have any real position on the matter. As long as art stays what it is, it's alright with me.
3: That definitely depends.
4: I try to make something beautiful, nothing more. Something that I, and everyone else, can look at and feel lifted like I do when seeing something lovely.
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Political art is not properly about promoting certain politics... it's about our vision of the world. In fact, "politic" means organization of a society.
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That's why I said 'with exceptions, obviously'.
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Suggestivism is the new surrealism, apparently. Except it's gotten a bit more cooler...
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after the creation of a piece of art, its no more belong to his or her autor, we put a piece of our souls in each work, is art for that reason, but, people can react and think what they want about the art, i think that no artist have to talk about his or her work, art talk by itself, if not, is not well done. this new stream suggest been careless, a little selfish in exprecion, this is art made by and for the artist by itself, i really like the idea and think that anyone have the right to judge as anyone like, but making something without trying to give a mesage is what make Suggestivism an interesting topic, in one way, i think that is the most selfish way of art, but i personaly think that art is always selfish, but this is "true" selfish and that is what i like
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New? I've been doing this for 30 years!
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Yes, art should be political, but its being so shouldn't prompt people to assume that makes it into some pamphlet on Republican ideals that renders discourse frigid. I think it should be political without invoking staled political jargon and have a democratic "ultimate end". I can direct the same amount of respect toward a piece that clearly addresses wartime atrocity and one with a more "suggestivist" style as long as it frames social reality (or unreality) in a way that doesn't administer the kind of comfort and illusion that inures one to the status quo.
When I see a pretty little ad from a huge company known to have shady business practices, for example, I refuse to acknowledge its legitimacy as art. The image probably has something Utopian to it, something activating of desire. Encoded within is a message like, "continue to buy our product/sustain our narrow ideologies and your life will continue to resemble this picture!"--basically, whatever it's selling is something that prolongs a cycle of mindless trips to stores every (wishful now, in these times) middle-class kid wants to visit, purchases of overpriced gaudy cellphones/shoes/hair product, and long hours of degrading work to support these stupid habits. It's not autonomous or subversive; it's saying there is no difference from art and life. This idea has very negative implications. If art is so alike in kind to social reality, then there's really no need for art at all--there's no need for individuals, their unique ruminations, or their unique creations. "Political" art disagrees with this stance and shoves its paintbrushes (however avante-garde its colors and strokes may be) into the faceless countenance of Stagnation.
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I agree with you on this. And I also have trouble enjoying someone's creation when its clearly either from some sort of biased think-tank or from a company who needs their image to look better. Its why, as a student wanting to do more digital design/interactive media things as a career, I find myself asking: well, do you want their money, or do you want to move a good idea forward?
I remember a local artist in Florida who had a gallery at my community college, and her gallery opening resided with the whole 9/11 thing. Basically, from her art, she was saying to me "it is our fault this has happened to us. There is no hope". Granted, I did not like that we were at war, nor that soldiers had to follow the orders that would kill them, even if they didn't quite agree with what was going on. I was very much conflicted. But her art didn't give me any "quiet pondering moments" or "thought evoking" moments. I just found myself saying: "well, this is why people find liberals to be crazy!" and thus making me feel very small because I do lean left.
I'm still not sure. I think artists should create, even if we don't agree, like the crazy lady who had her gallery at my school.
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Largely I feel that some artwork can be created for the fun of it, but in the peices seen above it's fun to find the artists motive and or message behind the picture, there is enough room for political and apolitical artwork, no I really see no great movment of art in the world today, everybody is developing their own style, and I think that at this point it would be a total fluke to find two artists who follow the same artistic style!
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I've always been very strict on about wheter i like or not a piece. Since i'm a perfectionist is very difficult to me to "accept" a piece that isn't appealing to the eye, if something is bad drawn i don't give much attention to it.
Immagination is too one of the criteria i folow to judge a piece, but it's also less important to me, i worry about it just while doing art not while looking at a piece of art that isn't mine.
I've never tried to transmit a message trought art, when i draw it's because i feel it,i just have to do it and enjoy it, like when you're hungry or sleepy. That's why most of my works are unfinished or just sketches, because i just feel the need to do it, then it's over...it's very rare to see me complete a work, an if i do it's not submitted to Deviantart
or shown to people cause of the quality of the piece.
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1. I think art can be apolitical and political. If you think about it, politics isn't its own subject, it's just a name that covers a lot of aspects of life. If you try to separate politics from everything else, it ceases to be even politics. What is life, why is it important? Such a question is important in politics as well. And so, politics is everything, and everything is politics. Art is also everything. It needs not mean or be bound by anything in particular.
2. I think art has become far more free, and has started ~lacking~ movements, which I believe is the best possible state. Most people know they can sit down and scribble down something abstract that means something to them, or appreciate someone else's art instead.
3. I simply see it as it is. If it conveyed the meaning well, to even look at it should mean something. 'Liking' it is appreciating the meaning. Just beauty is meaning, though, so again, there's not much of a difference between 'art with meaning' and 'art without'.
4. I try to express with my art. If my 'expression' is in form and image, or sadness about the world, or whatever, that is what I will try to draw.
I really like this form of art
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I don't agree that anything I do is even remotely Suggestivism. So keeping categories and just tossing this one in with others would be fine.
I.E. Photography isn't painting ETC
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Also known as Surrealism.
1. Both. Regardless of content, it needs to say something, or not say anything, saying something.
2. I believe it's called 'art nouveau.'
But in a more general tone, and in the realm of strictly games and movies, I believe they're done trying to make everything hyper-realistic and are starting to focus on story again, rather than just aesthetics. This is a good step forward.
3. Yes, always, even when the artists don't mean to say anything. The psychology behind art is always there, whether you intend it or not.
4. Sometimes both. But with any obsession (read as your art) comes a certain message you send to the world.
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Shouldn't this just fall under surrealism? The artwork you linked us isn't new in its design or concept. Stuff like this has been around for a long time.
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I love his work, too.
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I'm failing to distinguish between this and surrealism.
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