Hito Steyerl’s
article explained that there is value in all forms of media to some degree. At
some point however, all images no matter what the media are obsolete. Whether
it is time, technology, or the over use of an image, all images seem to
inevitably die at some point. Steyerl argues that all images are worthy of
respect no matter the quality, however I disagree.
Once
resolution is lost and overall quality I personally do not enjoy nor do I
respect the image. Every image to me has an expiration date, after being edited
and losing the quality it once had, there is no point to argue that the image
has any sense of life to it. Progression is important in many aspects. Although
Steyerl has a valid point that all art deserves some respect, at some point it
is time to admit that it is out dated and time to move on and progress in the
art world. The internet and social media does make society used to this wide
array in quality of art, so a lot of it is valued now in the same way. However,
just because people mindlessly view the internet and social media without
thinking about the quality, it does not mean that there is no difference. The difference
will be clear with the years to come.
Steyerl makes
a very interesting point that all images are to be respected, which I agree
with in that all art should be respected. Then again, that does not mean that
the image should still be used. It should be put to rest at some point, and
make way for progression in the overall art world.
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