Status Updates From On Artists

Almost completely fails to consider the impact on the victim for the artist who continues to be celebrated. No consideration of whether Heston felt obliged to praise her abuser’s work. When comparing treatment of artists fails to see the difference between whether artist and victims are alive, and can continue to be affected. He missed that, due to systemic failures, public condemnation may be the only punishment.

"On Artists" by Ashleigh Wilson is a short and thoughtful book about how we see artists and their work.

Wilson asks an important question: Can we enjoy art if the artist has done something wrong? He talks about famous artists and how their personal lives affect how we think about their art. The book is easy to read and makes you think about the connection between creativity and character.
It’s a good read.

Themes and annual coverage aims:
* Non-fiction
* Interviews/in conversation
* Essays - commentary/observation
* Conflict
* Art and artists
* Educational/Discussion
* Creatives
* Acting/performer
* Fame as a concept
* Heroes and villains
* Power and corruption

Planned reading format and settings:
Format: BorrowBox audio app 1.5x speed
Settings: Weak feeling bed comfort

Reason for choice:
Type: Library loan available
Reason: Chain reading theme on a study of artists on from letters of note, but this time from a different angle

A short but excellent book about the inherent challenge of separating a work of art from the bad behaviour of its creator. Takes in Wagner, Hitchcock, Jackson, Weinstein and many more, without attempting to offer any easy answers.