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Aug 25

I've seen a lot of people say that sexism, heterosexism, racism, cissexism, etc. in music/movies/TV/books shouldn't be criticized because it's "art" and the point of art is to "sometimes be offensive" and I was wondering what your opinion on that is? Something else I've read was that music, specifically, shouldn't be criticized because the artist is "putting forth a character" and it's not really THEM that's -ist. Thoughts?

Anonymous

I don’t think I’ve actually heard this argument. I disagree with it.

You can absolutely make art that is intentionally offensive. Maybe to get attention (either personal or draw attention to a specific issue). Maybe just because you want to.

You can even ‘put forth a character’. But if you’re an artist - stand behind your work. Your art is supposed to be your statement. Why would you create a ‘character’ to put forth statements you don’t agree with it?

-kungfucarrie

Posted 9 months ago


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