Is artistic talent a family affair? | Open thread

Bob Dylan's grandson is trying to make it as a rapper. Tell us what you think about the idea of artistic dynastiesIn most fields of work, nepotism can go a long way. In the arts, however, family connections are felt by some to be a mixed blessing. On his debut single, Bob Dylan's grandson Pablo Dylan raps "I'm the grandson of a man / nothing less than legendary," concluding dryly that "that's a lot of pressure".Fans of Martha and Rufus Wainwright, Martin Amis or Sofia Coppola may argue that tale...

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