Interpretation is always situated and contextual from "summary" of Art and Answerability by M. M. Bakhtin
Interpretation is always situated and contextual. The meaning of a work of art is always influenced by the specific cultural, social, and historical context in which it is created and received. This means that our understanding of a work of art is never neutral or objective; it is always shaped by the particular circumstances in which we encounter it. Bakhtin argues that interpretation is also shaped by the specific relationship between the artist and the audience. The artist creates a work of art in response to a particular set of social and cultural circumstances, and the audience interprets the work in light of their own experiences and beliefs. This means that the meaning of a work of art is always co-created by both the artist and the audience, and is constantly changing and evolving as it is interpreted in different contexts. Furthermore, Bakhtin suggests that interpretation is always dialo...
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