For many, bad men’s work is a kind of trigger, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. When something that’s fun for others is not for you, the best thing you can do is look out for yourself
I have recently been having conversations about how – and why – we should separate the art from the artist. My boyfriend likes a certain Australian band and I had to tell him I don’t listen to them anymore because the frontman was found to have harassed/abused his ex-girlfriend.
My boyfriend mentioned this to his friend who insisted it shouldn’t stop us from listening to the music if we like the art. But I find myself unable to do that in certain circumstances. I’m extremely uncomfortable listening to their music, or, for example, watching Woody Allen films. Why does it seem important to consume art within the context of its creator? And how do I articulate this to our friend without feeling silly?
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