Does art need to be bautiful?

To answer this question we need to define the concept of beauty first. I will assume that it is only related to the aesthetics and overall pleasing form. In my opinion art definetely doesn’t have to be beautiful, as different people’s preferences may differ from each other. The most important aspect of an artpiece, whether it is a painting or a musical composition etc. Is the goal the artist has set for it to achiev. True, many paintings (for example) are created to capture the core beauty of various entities, but they’re just the top of the iceberg. Some pieces may focus on the natural imperfections of the human body by elevating them in some form. Others may push us to further personal interpretation or confuse our minds by clever artistic operations. Those works may seem unpleasant or even ugly at first, as their contents are not always appealing to our senses. They require us to dig deeper, to take a  dive and reflect on them. Art is not only a treat for our eyes or ears. It is fuel for our minds and culture.

Would you ever consider going vegan?

I would have to say „no”. Even though I’m really empathetic towards animals and i do dislike the way they’re treated in modern ways of breeding, i still wouldn’t take meat and dairy products out of my diet. Mostly because i have a strong appreciation for meat as an ingredient in cuisine. Plus it is a solid source of protein and iron. At the same time i have a strong craving for milk, as i drink it very often. Cheese is also an amazing ingredient and at the same time a treat in itself. The palette of flavours you can achieve by combining it with fruits or nuts is truely magnificent. To sum it all up: I wouldn’t go vegan even though i can see the benefits of it, as it would significantly impoverish my culinary palette.