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Who decides what art means? - Hayley Levitt

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There is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for decades: how much should an artist's intention affect your interpretation of the work? Do the artist’s plans and motivations affect its meaning? Or is it completely up to the judgment of the viewer? Hayley Levitt explores the complex web of artistic interpretation.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Hayley Levitt
Director
Avi Ofer
Narrator
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Animator
Avi Ofer
Illustrator
Avi Ofer
Compositor
Marcos Tawil
Sound Designer
Marcos Tawil
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Associate Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Associate Editorial Producer
Dan Kwartler
Fact-Checker
Francisco Diez

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