The Ethics Incubator Christopher Le Brun: ETHICS & THE ARTS, TRUTH, CULTURE, PAINTING, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND MUCH MORE
Apr 5, 2017
Christopher Le Brun, President of the Royal Academy of Art since 2011, shares his insights as both an acclaimed artist and an art educator. He delves into the vital connection between ethics and the arts, discussing how art can navigate modern ethical dilemmas. Le Brun reflects on the responsibilities of artists in shaping societal values while staying true to their convictions. He also highlights the challenges arts organizations face in balancing representation and financial sustainability, underscoring the importance of diverse voices in fostering artistic integrity.
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Artist Becomes Arts Trustee
- Christopher Le Brun describes his unexpected start as a trustee at the Tate while still a young artist.
- He realized he had a voice and could apply an artist's perspective to governance discussions.
Artist's Ethical Self-Judgment
- Artists typically make ethical decisions for themselves in solitude, acting as their own audience.
- This self-judgment process in art has a marked ethical component centered on honesty and authenticity.
Authenticity Through Artistic Intuition
- Authenticity in art arises through intuitive decisions made during the creative process.
- These decisions reflect what the artist genuinely feels and recognize in the environment, much like natural actions such as walking.
