Fair warning this link contains images of an artist who uses animals in her artwork. It was disturbing to me, but it makes for a good discussion about the moral value art carries, and is it art? Is it ethical? You decide. I have my superficial opinions about this type of art, not practicing it myself. I don't know a lot about this artist, I've looked on her website and read this article. It brings up a lot of interesting questions.
I am a vegetarian, who leans towards veganism. However, I am not an activist. I try to follow what I believe it good for me, and try to just do my best to make changes to my own life. I don't persecute people for wearing leather, sitting on leather, or eating meat. I have my opinions, I do own shoes made from animals skins, and I eat cheese.
So look at this with whatever perspective you like. Activist? Artist? Innocent bystander? What do you think???
Here is the New York Times article.
It's all subjective... but I do believe that it is the responsibility of artists ( as with any other profession) to act and create with regard to the value of life.
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Hmmm. I am at a loss for words on this one. Except that I can't imagine that eating rat would classify me as a more interesting person for doing so. And I can't imagine how this is seen as art per se. My face is sort of contorted as I write this, but I would feel this way if it were any animal she was doing this with these days.
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