Loneliness and Artists

This is an interesting article about loneliness and the fact that it is increasing across age groups and is being seen across the world. After reading it, I started wondering...

Artists typically work alone to create their works (writers, composers, etc. too). The article consequently suggests that we may have to work even harder to maintain a relevant community that surrrounds us -- so that art-making doesn't become an additional 'cause' for the experience of loneliness.

Article Link:

https://theweek.com/articles/815518/epidemic-loneliness?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=afternoon&utm_medium=01_06_19-article_1-815518

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