Is Society Too Numb to Recognize Genius?
Have we really become so blind to the extraordinary that someone can paint like Van Gogh on the street and go unnoticed?
Imagine strolling past a modern-day Van Gogh, his brush strokes echoing the master’s brilliance, yet receiving no more than a passing glance. It’s not just sad; it’s a startling wake-up call about the state of our world today.
A World Numb to Brilliance
The first time I encountered a Van Gogh painting in a museum, it was a revelation. The energy in his lines and the vividness of his colors left me breathless. That moment was transformative, opening my eyes to a new way of seeing art and the world. Yet, today, it seems the relentless pace of modern life has dulled our senses to such wonders. Have we become so desensitized that we fail to recognize the magic in what surrounds us?
Have We Lost Our Sensitivity to the Extraordinary?
“We’ve anesthetized our sense of wonder.”
Seeing someone emulate Van Gogh’s style in public without turning heads says less about the artist’s talent and more about our collective numbness. It raises profound questions: Have we lost our ability to appreciate what truly matters? Are we so caught up in the blur of daily life that we overlook the…
