Why Artist Isn't Considered As A Real Job

In 2020, a viral Sunday Times poll labelled artists as the least essential profession, even while the world was locked indoors relying on music, books, films, and creativity to stay sane. This video dives into the surprising and often uncomfortable truth behind why society undervalues artists — and why this misconception has shaped our culture, economy, and even our politics. In this deep-dive essay, we explore: 🎨 What an artist actually is — and the misconception around the job. 📚 How essential artists are to human progress, from technology and science to philosophy and politics. 💸 Why artists feel guilt around monetising their work — and why the romantic myth of the “starving artist” harms everyone. 🔥 The most important (and least discussed) reason artists remain undervalued — The deep role of art.