Should We Separate the Art from the Artist?
September 30, 2022
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as posted by the channelIt turns out your favorite artist is a monster. Say they committed murder, advocated genocide, or engaged in some other act so outside the scope of a dignified, respectable society that it cannot be redeemed. What now? Must you throw the art out with the artists? It's a question at the heart of both pop culture and high art critique. For some, a work of art is an entity in itself. It should be appreciated and revered without regard to the life of its creator. If we disregard all great art for the sins of the artists, we risk losing many of the world's greatest cultural touchstones and masterpieces. But for others, the act of supporting a work of art translates directly affirming its creator's evil acts. In this timeless debate, we ask: Can one separate the art from the artist?
YES: Randy Cohen, Writer & Humorist
Randy Cohen is a writer and humorist most widely for "The Ethicist" column in New York Times Magazine, which he wrote weekly for 12 years. He has won several Emmy awards for his work in television and is the author of several books and plays. His latest book is "Be Good: How to Navigate the Ethics of Everything" and he is currently the host of the public radio show "Person Place Thing."
NO: Aruna D'Souza, Writer & Art Critic
Aruna D'Souza is a writer and art critic focusing on modern and contemporary art, intersectional feminisms and politics, and how museums shape our views of each other and the world. Her writings have been published in major newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal and CNN. She is currently a contributor to the New York Times and her book, "Whitewalling: Art, Race, and Protest in 3 Acts," was one of the best art books of 2018 by the publication.
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