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How do Harris's moral flaws affect the value of his ouevre? : Comments

By Brendan O'Reilly, published 7/7/2014

There are many others, including founder of the boy scouts Baden-Powell, Field Marshall Montgomery, and authors J M Barrie and Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), who were also believed to have had had an unhealthy interest in children.

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I, like many others was shocked by the disclosure of Harris's crimes. When I heard of his paintings being removed from public view or destroyed, I saw another wrong. Harris had a talent not often seen and enjoyed by millions of people. I do not condone destroying his art work but I do feel that when and if this art work is displayed, it should have recognition of his criminal behaviour. Something like:

by Rolf Harris.
Born Australia ...
lived mainly in London,
found guilty of child molestation (London) 2014.

I feel this stigma attached to him now will eventually fade away with time which is unfortunate. But to deny the future world of his art would also be a crime. However, let future generations know of his crime.

Having re-read this I really wonder if, in 100 years time, will anyone care??
Posted by mally, Friday, 18 July 2014 12:54:00 PM
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