Roman Polanski, Bill Cosby, Stephen Collins, Woody Allen, Harvey Weinstein..., no matter how impactful these personalities were (some more than others) in their respective fields, suspicion, controversy, scandal and shame have caused their downfall or "at least" soiled a significant portion of their legacy, encouraging many people and some ex-fans to boycott any work they took part in.
This is a very difficult subject but it's interesting to know where you would stand for if it applied for someone you appreciate. Now, when an accusation, a scandal, a controversy or a creepy revelation (especially sexual abuses) destroys the image of a director, a producer or an actor you used to love. Will you still 'enjoy' his work? or do you boycott?
In other words, do you separate the Art from the Artist?
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls025657965/
https://www.imdb.com/poll/0-r5fwLc74Q/
(this question applies to the situation where the artist is proven guilty, admits his faults and/or makes amends, since it's the "fans" we're asking, many are eager to give the benefit of the doubt until a definite answer is given)
This is a very difficult subject but it's interesting to know where you would stand for if it applied for someone you appreciate. Now, when an accusation, a scandal, a controversy or a creepy revelation (especially sexual abuses) destroys the image of a director, a producer or an actor you used to love. Will you still 'enjoy' his work? or do you boycott?
In other words, do you separate the Art from the Artist?
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls025657965/
https://www.imdb.com/poll/0-r5fwLc74Q/
(this question applies to the situation where the artist is proven guilty, admits his faults and/or makes amends, since it's the "fans" we're asking, many are eager to give the benefit of the doubt until a definite answer is given)
Posted 2 years ago
Jen, Champion
Peter, Champion
Yes, I don't have a problem with seeing their work.
I'm not sure it works well to use specific names for each option.
I'm not sure it works well to use specific names for each option.
It doesn't, you're right. I'll make than an image poll. Thanks :)
Jessica, Champion
I have a question related to this idea. But a question that has no place on your poll anyway. :/
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Why is EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT SEPARATING ART FROM ARTIST ONLY WHEN THEY'VE DONE SOMETHING UNACCEPTABLE BY SOCIETY?
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Why is EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT SEPARATING ART FROM ARTIST ONLY WHEN THEY'VE DONE SOMETHING UNACCEPTABLE BY SOCIETY?
Well I guess it has to do with the negative connotation of the word "separation", if you've done something that is acceptable by social standards then it's likely to have a positive influence on your reputation, I don't know it sounds pretty obvious but I might have missed one subtlety or two :)
PS: I fixed the typo
PS: I fixed the typo
Well, as I said before, even though it's related to this one, it has nothing to do with it either. :/
rubyfruit76, Champion
What a great idea !!
In my opinion, we must separate the art of the artist. We can not be obtuse and, for example, say that Kevin Spacey is a bad actor. Yes, he is probably an idiot, but as for his acting qualities he is really good and this applies to many other actors.
In my opinion, we must separate the art of the artist. We can not be obtuse and, for example, say that Kevin Spacey is a bad actor. Yes, he is probably an idiot, but as for his acting qualities he is really good and this applies to many other actors.
Indeed. While I think there's no definite answer (what if you're close or related to a victim... or one of them), an artistic creation can be so great it goes beyond the reach or even the legacy of its own creator as a person and yes, many great persons aren't good. But then again, there's no definite answer.
Yeah, you are absolutely right, a good artistic creation can surpass the legacy of it's own creator.
Dan Dassow, Champion
ElMo
That said, some people believe that rape is worse than killing, I'm not sure I agree, there's still a chance to reconstruct a soul.
Jen, Champion
https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-have-killed-people/celebrity-lists
ElMo
It's a tricky question but I believe it's all in the way the "killing" carries someone's moral responsibility rather than physical, an accident or a context of war are more attenuating circumstances than an irresponsible mistake or plain murder. Maybe I should add a fourth option, I'll think about it.
It's very ironic that Robert Blake played Perry Smith, a killer with great painting abilities.
Ed Jones (XLIX)