The artist stopped perceiving his power

The article is an opinion piece by Ruy Filho about the role of the artist in society. The author argues that art loses its force when it becomes a political primer, that is, when it begins to serve as a tool for ideological indoctrination. According to the text, this domestication of art compromises its essence and its capacity to genuinely impact the public. The true artist, as the author argues, refuses any kind of shackle and embraces what he calls creative anarchy, suggesting that total freedom is essential for authentic artistic production. The article also mentions that artists have stopped perceiving their own power, possibly by submitting to political agendas.