Brian Eno Knows "What Art Does"

Brian Eno, a pivotal figure in music, has released two new albums and a book titled 'What Art Does'. In an interview, he underscores that art's main role is to evoke and transform feelings. He critiques the undervaluation of feelings in the arts, suggesting that there's a misconception that intelligence and artistry are separate. Eno's perspective challenges societal views that diminish the importance of emotional expression in creative pursuits, emphasizing the fundamental nature of feelings in art.

"One of the realizations I had when I was writing this book is that really the only product of art is feelings... its main point is to make your feelings change."

"Feelings are overlooked by all of those people who think bright children shouldn't do art. It's simplistic to say it's all about feelings, but I think it is."

Read at The New Yorker