I would say it’s not possible. The art IS the artist. The art only is what it is because the artist is who they are. But a lot of people seem to be very comfortable with the idea of separating the art from the artist. What say Lemmy?
I would say it’s not possible. The art IS the artist. The art only is what it is because the artist is who they are. But a lot of people seem to be very comfortable with the idea of separating the art from the artist. What say Lemmy?
What is art and what is commercial product?
Most art is definitely divorced from the artist. Do you know the artist of your favorite App Icon on your phone? Do you have any idea where or by whom was your favorite car designed?
Where is the line when/where it is actually matter of the identity of the artist?
The other day I was reading magazines from the early 1900s. Some of the ad-art is 100% questionable by today’s standards, meanwhile they were put on paper with colored ink when both things were really expensive.
For some people it matters of what kind of sexual orientation the artist has. And you don’t have to go too far where woman’s art is not considered anything of value.
So at the end does it matter? Just vote with your wallet if someone’s ‘artiste’ persona is one that you don’t like.