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With the shovels of the gunpowder, it will be difficult to open a new era  reacted to the rejection of the Great Ervin Krasznahorkai
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With the shovels of the gunpowder, it will be difficult to open a new era reacted to the rejection of the Great Ervin Krasznahorkai

Nagy Ervin, Hungary's state secretary for Culture, responded to Nobel Prize-winning writer László Krasznahorkai's rejection of being named 'National Artist' by the Hungarian Academy of Arts. Nagy criticized Krasznahorkai for aligning with those who dug trenches ('lövészárkok ásók')—a metaphor implying divisive actions—and argued that cultural institutions are still politically polarized. He emphasized that politics should ensure freedom and infrastructure for all artists, rather than deciding who is a 'good artist' or 'true patriot.' Nagy concluded that politics should provide opportunities for talent without overstepping into artistic judgment.

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With the shovels of the gunpowder, it will be difficult to open a new era reacted to the rejection of the Great Ervin Krasznahorkai

Nagy Ervin, Hungary's state secretary for Culture, responded to Nobel Prize-winning writer László Krasznahorkai's rejection of being named 'National Artist' by the Hungarian Academy of Arts. Nagy criticized Krasznahorkai for aligning with those who dug trenches ('lövészárkok ásók')—a metaphor implying divisive actions—and argued that cultural institutions are still politically polarized. He emphasized that politics should ensure freedom and infrastructure for all artists, rather than deciding who is a 'good artist' or 'true patriot.' Nagy concluded that politics should provide opportunities for talent without overstepping into artistic judgment.

Bias read (Center): The article presents Nagy Ervin's response to Krasznahorkai's decision, including his critique of political influence in culture. The framing is balanced, presenting Nagy’s arguments without overt ideological bias. No clear slant toward either side is evident, and the content focuses on policy and文化

Why these scores (Factual 75 · Objective 60): Factuality is moderate as the article accurately reports Nagy Ervin's public statements and reactions to Krasznahorkai's refusal. It provides context about the cultural debate and political implications. Objectivity is lower due to the strong political tone and potential bias towards Nagy's perspect

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