Yes, of course. I was indulging in some exaggeration. It is a tricky thing to not become the tool of a moment. Look at Jacques-Louis David.
I think, as an artist, or person, ages the attraction of extreme politics fades as the weight of experience forces one to acknowledge that the world is a fantastically complicated place. Sometimes all that is required to cause this shift is the unwise expression of half formed thoughts, followed by almost immediate regret. I try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, at least in my good moments.
Honestly I read all that stuff years ago and don’t intend to go back to it. I have made up my mind about the value of the art historical record. Which I explained above. You may have overlooked that.
