Planet Discussions Vault Should fans separate the arts from the artist?

[eLdavis]

These days if an artist misbehaves, a lot of fans tend to boycott their movies and shows in return. Do you think fans should separate the arts from the artist? Meaning irrespective of their actions and behavior, fans would still go for their movies and shows if its good, or should they continue to boycott it?

 

[Trush Jodie]

Artists are role models and they should live to that enviable position. We know that they are humans but there are certain misbehaviors that are so grave that fans going to watch your movie or attending your concert in the middle of such misbehavior would be the society endorsing such misbehavior. A male artist that hits a woman would have his movies or shows boycotted as a statement of condemnation against such acts.

 

[Ravenfreak]

I think one can separate the art from the artist up to a point. However if the artist is actively donating money to a cause that does harm to people then I think the person shouldn't get any more support.

 

[safeinsanity]

I try and do that. I can appreciate talent where I see it.

 

[uptrend]

This topic is always messy. I was listening to one old song on the bus today and remembered the artist’s scandal. My mood just changed immediately. So, it's hard to separate things like that sometimes.

 

[MamaFrankie]

Whilst acknowledging genuine talent as I believe in giving credit where credit is due, I cannot separate art from artiste. If a person's crime or lifestyle choice violates my personal moral code, I will not like that person. I have very high standards and if someone wants my custom or admiration, they have to prove themselves worthy of it. As Jodie said, they are role models and should conduct themselves as such.

 

[1stop]

I try to separate it but it depends. If there is a small controversy I can ignore, but some things are too heavy. I don't cancel people loudly, I just quietly stop listening.

 

[Alex]

Sometimes that is a hard thing to do and I do care. If it comes to movies, if I see Will Smith, I will never watch that movie because I dislike him. But if we talk about anime or a manga, books, then I don't really see the author and i can read or watch.

 

[Kyng]

In general, I think so - but, "Separate the art from the artist" goes both ways.

For example: if the artist is smuggling some of their objectionable beliefs into their art (or is using the money from their art to advance objectionable causes) - then, the art and the artist aren't really 'separate' in any meaningful sense.