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The artist’s role is to bear witness.
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The quote says that an artist should observe what happens and give it honest attention. “Bear witness” means recording or expressing what is seen, felt, or experienced so it is not ignored. The artist’s role, in this view, is to make reality visible through their work.
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- India Art Fair
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