Conaway: Art isn’t our decoration; it’s our measure
Dan Conaway
Dan Conaway was a freelance columnist with The Daily Memphian from 2018 to 2025.
“I see little of more importance to the future of our country and our civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist.”
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