Michelle Obama
Throughout the various stages of this pandemic, we have all found ourselves entertained by, saved by, enthused by, and gripped by, the arts. From movies to online choirs; to great books and stories; to balcony operatics; to jigsaw puzzles of great photographs, time and time again the arts have supported us and helped us feel not so alone.
As we once again watch how theatre, and circus, and concerts, and movies and exhibitions are all being damagingly affected by the impacts of the virus on gathering and on people's health, we ache because we know the arts is our communal, national, global heart. Its rhythms and beats keep us going, sustain us and help define us.
What is 'left behind' by the arts definitely does tell a story; definitely does provide guidance for future generations and insight to, and understanding, of our times. And so we keep making, keep telling stories, keep on performing and recording and filming and hope that we find our way out once more to gather and celebrate the arts in all their glory.
sharing the experience enhances one's appreciation ... whether it be music or dance or art in a gallery or museum setting ... and I have no doubt those times will come again, albeit not soon enough
ReplyDeleteI agree Liz - out of all of this time we have learned how much we can do in different ways and on our own; but we have also learned the power of being together and being present in person I think.
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