Even if interpretations vary, the artist’s intentions often guide initial reception. If those intentions are rooted in problematic ideologies, the work itself may carry implicit harm.
Separating Art from the Artist – Should the personal behavior of artists affect how we view their work?
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Audience Interpretation Transforms the Art
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Original Intent Still Matters
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