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When copying masters stops providing solace

I have been copying Van Gogh paintings for comfort since my divorce but lately they make me feel more alone instead of connected to his struggle

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The failure of artistic heroes to provide lasting emotional refuge confronts the limits of vicarious artistic connection.

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