# How we rewrite memories of fallen artists—but not their art

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-27T20:50:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-rewrite-memories-fallen-artists-art.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-we-rewrite-memories-of-fallen-artists-but-not-their-art-c7a0c5/

What happens to our memories when we learn disturbing news about a beloved artist? New research from the University of South Florida finds that after a scandal, the brain tricks us: it reconciles a fallen artist with their adored art by rewriting our memories in two completely different directions.

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