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Of course we look for ourselves in art — but if we stop there, we're missing out

As I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an island with other boys. That made me think about what we look for in art.

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Of course we look for ourselves in art — but if we stop there, we're missing outAs I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an island with other boys. That made me think about what we look for in art.
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