I don’t like idolizing or even being a fan of famous people. Don’t get me wrong; I love and am a fan of many works of art, and even some artists. However, I make a clear distinction between the art, the artist, and sometimes even the human being behind the artist.

That’s why I have no issue whatsoever enjoying works of art created by people who are less than commendable, and I find cancel culture quite sad (to not use a less pleasant adjective).
People who are always eager to burn their former idols and their works at the stake because they did this or that bad thing, should learn more about literary and art theory and focus less on fandom, just saying. (you could start with Roland Barthes, for example)

That being said, the more I learn about Nick Cave beyond his music (I never paid much attention to him before a couple of years ago) the more I admire the man and am fascinated by him.

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