Cultural Decadence and the Role of the National Endowment for the Arts

The decline in artistic quality across various mediums is highlighted as a significant concern, with claims that contemporary art and entertainment fail to represent the human condition. Justin Shubo emphasizes the importance of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), stating it is the largest funder of arts and education in the United States, with a budget of approximately $210 million. He points out that many Republicans call for the agency's dissolution due to perceived controversies and a lack of appreciation for the art it supports. Shubo advocates for a cultural renaissance in America, aspiring to elevate the NEA's role in producing art that is beautiful, profound, and reflective of national values, contrasting it with what he views as the frivolity of modern artworks, such as a banana taped to a wall.