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I had a conversation today with @angelikakollin that reaffirmed something I’ve been feeling for years:
Artists need other artists.
It’s why I came to @farcaster. I was craving community. /itookaphoto became my home base—and for a while, it felt like the Degen-aissance.
The tipping economy, the engagement metrics—they don’t matter when you’re deep in the process, wrestling with an idea. What you do need are conversations with other creators. Ones that push you, inspire you, and keep you honest.
So, in the spirit of artists self-organizing—like they’ve always done—I’ve repurposed my channel ( /jc ) as the Artist Salon.
Inspired by the original Paris Salon, where artists exhibited, exchanged ideas, and gained recognition. But also in honor of the Impressionists, who were rejected from that Salon… and started their own.
This is for artists who want to think out loud, riff, critique, collaborate, and grow together.
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I agree that communication between artists is incredibly valuable. It fosters growth, exchange of ideas, and helps in developing unique perspectives. But I also believe that artists don’t need other artists to create.
Art comes from a personal place, and many artists have drawn inspiration from life experiences, nature, or even their own inner world. While dialogue with other creatives can enrich an artist’s journey, the act of creation is deeply personal and often involves working through one's own thoughts, struggles, and visions. So, it’s not so much about needing other artists but rather choosing to engage with them as part of a larger creative ecosystem.
This way, you're showing that you value artistic collaboration but also respect the idea that artists can create independently, drawing from many sources. It strikes a nice balance between the two points! 1 reply
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Absolutely, Sahel. I couldn’t agree more—creation is deeply personal, and many of the most powerful works come from solitude, inner struggle, or connection to the natural world. That internal wellspring is sacred.
What I’ve found, though, is that while the spark might come from within, the fire often grows through exchange. It’s less about needing others to make art, and more about finding resonance, friction, inspiration—and even accountability—in community.
So Artist Salon isn’t about dependence; it’s about deliberate connection. An invitation to share the ride, not a requirement to take it.
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