After the End of Art

One of the main questions that were raised in this article is who has the ability to determine what art is “good?” While for the most part art was only to be appreciated by the “experts” it has become increasingly clear that there is such a thing as the “public’s art.”  The issue has become more controversial as to whether or not the public should have a say in which pieces of artwork are being displayed in widely viewed museums.  While it seems only fair that the public should have input on the decision making process it does pose for difficulties in the effectiveness of the process. Having both the museum and the public give their opinions about the artwork in the museum blurs the lines of power. As the number of people involved in the process increases the level of controversy and/or disagreement also increases. Overall our opinion of this particular issue is that the public should not be completely discounted from the process. Although it may result in a more difficult process it is important for the public to have their own “art” as well as the experts.