A week after the death of American auteur David Lynch, this essay feels strangely fitting. Why art should mess with you, writes Tyee culture editor Dorothy Woodend. Published Jan. 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/24/Art-Should-Mess-You-Up-David-Lynch/

Why Art Should Mess with You

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