Why 'Cancelling' Artists Costs Us More Than We Realise
In this video I explore the unspoken dangers of cancelling old artists. Should we judge artists of the past by the morals of today? Should their art be erased because of their personal flaws? History must always be confronted, yet rejecting art based on an artist’s moral failings can limit our cultural understanding of history and art. Using a very personal example of a painting I like, I travel to Berlin to engage with its flawed artist. If you enjoy this video you can watch more on my youtube channel.
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Explaining why you paint is like trying to explain the taste of your favorite song - the senses don’t fit and the words fail”
— Sam Hamper
