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Art as Band Aid

by Judith Ann Moriarty

Who in their right mind really believes that the arts will reduce crime rates, keep our neighborhoods intact, solve environmental issues, bring nations together, prevent teen pregnancies, or do anything other than provide a transient moment between the viewer and that which the artist has produced? Well, lots of folks, it seems, for art has for many years been cast in the role of easing all manner of ills, both social and otherwise.