pwa wrote: ↑13 Jan 2022, 5:07am
Eric Gill's works have been problematic for a while now. To my eyes, they look stylish and attractive, but knowing the faults of their creator detracts greatly from their appeal. I used to enjoy Gill's work without exception, but now I just think what a pity it is that the works are tainted by the truth behind them.
I trust that the frequent use of
Gill Sans typeface does not spoil your reading of many public notices!
https://www.myfonts.com/fonts/mti/gill-sans/
There is a difference between a statue of an individual which holds them up for our approval, and the work of an individual artist.
It is also possible to distinguish between an artist and their work.
Carravagio was a nasty man, but his pictures are greatly admired without this knowledge spoiling them, I think.
There are many artists whose private life is dubious, but their art works exist seperately, and can be appreciated for themselves.
Removing Carravagio's pictures from public view would not be popular, still less attacking them with a hammer.
To avoid unwarranted inferences perhaps I should say that I do not condone the crimes of Gill or Carravagio.