By celebrating the work of artists with abusive or harmful pasts, society may inadvertently glorify or excuse their behavior, which can harm victims and normalize misconduct.
Separating Art from the Artist – Should the personal behavior of artists affect how we view their work?
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Art Exists Independently of Its Creator
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Elevating Harmful Figures Is Morally Problematic
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