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We Shouldn’t Always Separate Art From The Artist
Where does the line between giving recognition and being complicit exist?
There have been a lot of discussions online about whether to separate the art from the artist and where that line is and should be drawn.
There is no definitive answer; however, there are situations where, what should be a clear cut is regarded as “up for discussion".
Some people are willing to overlook an individual who bullies and lies, even when it’s revealed they have a history of such behavior. Some are willing to give a pass to an accused abuser. Many more are willing to overlook the history of a pedophile for the sake of immersing themselves in the pedo’s art.
There is a difference between an isolated mistake that someone can learn from, and a pattern of behavior continually swept under the rug. For many of these “artists” it is the latter.
The film industry globally continues to support accused/convicted rapists, pedophiles, and abusers whilst also using the individuals who are part of the project — some who have no clue of the involvement of these abuser’s history—…
