Responsibility of an Artist

Just imagine going for an operation under skilled hands of a surgeon. Doctor knows his responsibility towards his patient. An Engineer knows his responsibility when she builds a bridge. They know when they have failed.

But what about Artist? Does she have a responsibility towards the viewer (or to the society in general). At present I think all Artist take this creative freedom for granted. (Perhaps I am also like that). But do remember that Artist has to do a lot of hard work to learn his craft. Her choosen field of creativity. Only after a lot of hours (perhaps the 10,000 hours rule) does that maturity evolves in her work.

But what happens when an Artist fails ? Nothing. artist goes scottfree.

Go to the other end....
You talk about taboo. and are in news. You create controversial art and get a lot of sound bytes. Is that Art?
Has she or he successfully born the responsibility of being an artist.

What is the responsibility of an artist ? Or you think there is None ?

How do you know that artist has fulfilled his responsibility with 100% or even 70%



Let me know in your comments.

Thanks