is it ok to separate art from artist?
this is mostly about music artists, but this also applies to everything that requires creativity (movies, art, writing, etc.)
there are many extremely problematic people out there who make some GOOODD music, but i often feel conflicted on whether or not i should listen to them. take kanye for example, he genuinely makes amazing songs, but he's also a white supremacist and neo-n@zi. i don't listen to him anymore since i don't fw that, but there are some that still support/defend him.
some people believe it is possible to appreciate the artistic work separately from the artist's personal life or actions, while others feel that supporting a problematic artist may condone or enable their behavior. ultimately, it's a personal decision and can depend on various factors, including the severity of the artist's problematic actions and individual beliefs.
so im just asking this question to see answers from different people.
I wish that I could separate them, but I have found that if an artist decides to try be a political stooge that has the duty to tell everyone how to live, or if they are filthy scum pedos like Ezra Miller, or abusers etc, then I can’t enjoy their work anymore. Their real persona intrudes when I see them or hear them and their work becomes grating......
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02 08,2023
