Student discusses separation of art and artist, the role of the media in art

Olivia Nobles Staff Writer In a world where fame is king, and celebrities are icons, it’s important for the rest of society to recognize the divide between artist and art.  Pop culture icons have always been regarded as the members of society whose opinions somehow carry more weight than the rest of us; however, as individuals, they are less impervious to character flaws than the rest of us. With the steadily increasing power of the media, the personal lives of cultural icons have become available for public consumption, for better…

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