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A profound point is made about art functioning as a form of communion with another soul. To truly understand or 'hear' the artist, one must listen beyond superficial narratives, beyond the critiques of theorists who might impose ideological lenses such as feminism, queerness, race, or gender interpretations.
The speaker argues that listening to the artist's true voice is essential; otherwise, the listener risks missing the genuine expression and insight that art offers. Art isn’t meant to be confined within predefined political or social narratives but should be experienced in its authentic voice, which can teach us much about the human condition beyond ideological frameworks.