Tom Paine didn't owe the scribe a living. Neither does the guy with a chart and a point to make. New essay on art and advertising. It Was Never Art @ OliviaVesp
An essay titled "It Was Never Art" by Olivia Vespera explores the relationship between art and advertising, drawing parallels to historical figures like Tom Paine. The piece argues that creators, whether artists or those presenting data, are not inherently obligated to a "living" for their work. AI
