Why we should stop talking about the 'tortured genius'

Published: July 16, 2021, 10:23 a.m.

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Our fifth instalment begins with falsifying the romanticised image of the \\u2018tortured genius\\u2019, a damaging stereotype where biased opinions of critical acclaim are slanted towards work derived from an artist\\u2019s personal struggle with mental illness. We analyse why this is a cultural phenomenon and whether it influences the behaviours of young creatives. We then conclude discussions on the harmful effects of social norms and the deleterious effects they have on young people.

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