In a series that he calls Kim Jong Phil, artist Phillip Toledano depicted himself as a heroic leader, much as North Korea's propaganda art shows dictator Kim Jong-il. He explained that this is a natural thing for an artist to do:
It occurred to me that being an artist is a great deal like being a dictator.
Just like a dictator, I must live in a closed loop of self-delusion. A place where my words and ideas always ring true. A gilded daydream of grandiosity. There can be no room for doubt. I must be convinced that I have something vital to say. I must believe that the world is waiting in keen anticipation to hear my message.
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Previously on Phillip Toledano:
Bankrupt Offices Photography
Mr. Toledano
The Reluctant Father
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proves my theory on nut case "artists"
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This is beyond awesome! Oh please, paint one of me ruling my corner of the world!
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Interesting philosophy, I can see the parallels and makes a lot of sense on so many other levels too.
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