Ta-Nehisi Coates

Another great discussion, my brothers---enjoyed it tremendously, and even though I missed the after-talk hangout, since it was a Thursday it couldn't be helped. Also missed Mark's and Rodney's input around the table, but that couldn't be helped, either...

Coincidentally, what with all that talk about works of art and connecting-the-dots and such that we chewed on at the meeting, here's Mr. Coates himself weighing in on art on his terrific blog (which I recommend you read regularly, if not daily): http://ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com/archives/2009/05/just_when_i_thought_i_was_out.php ---be sure and read the comments, as well; there's a reference to The Beautiful Struggle, as well as some ways of thinking about art that are interesting....