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[-] squirrel 74 points 5 days ago

While the artistic merits of these people is without doubt, also consider that the ruling Medici family had a vested interest in establishing Florence as a cultural and political center of its time. It's not like other cities of the 15th century did not have any remarkable artists (particularly in Italy), but Florence is a prime example of a political entity that used soft power to promote its art(ists) and thus itself.

[-] moistclump@lemmy.world 14 points 4 days ago

Now these are the culture wars I can get behind.

[-] rbos@lemmy.ca 56 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I think in any similarly sized group of people you will have talent like that, that could flourish in the right conditions.

It's a good argument for basic income tbh.

[-] MountingSuspicion@reddthat.com 44 points 5 days ago

It's probably important to note they were not all from there. That's like saying "look at all these talented actors and artists and musicians in LA". It's not that LA is a breeding ground for greatness, it's just a hub for art.

I support basic income too, but not because there are great people toiling in the wrong fields, just that we all deserve basic human dignity. Not that you disagree, I'm just adding that.

[-] ivn@tarte.nuage-libre.fr 20 points 5 days ago

Wait, what happened to Donatello?

[-] tenchiken@anarchist.nexus 5 points 5 days ago

Came to say this; leaving satisfied.

[-] prole 4 points 5 days ago

Probably doing machines somewhere

[-] negativenull@piefed.world 16 points 5 days ago

Look at all that ninja power! I didn't know there were other turtles too.

[-] sylver_dragon@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago

Mutations don't always result in positive outcomes. This is why Splinter was never actually out doing anything, he had to stay in the sewer as the caretaker for all the less awesome mutants.

[-] RamenJunkie@midwest.social 4 points 4 days ago

RIP Donnie though.

[-] vantablack 12 points 4 days ago
[-] burgermeister@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 days ago

Cousin! Let's go bowling!

[-] Glitch@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 5 days ago

They had their names written down quite a few times, that's for sure

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