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Originally Posted by Pokerface
It's an interesting cycle, they (these contemporary artists) criticize our society and our government, yet cannot survive without their approval and funding. I'm not categorizing all artists this way but very few people I graduated with can actually support themselves through their art thus needing government grants. Also to FoL's point these people are getting all out degree's and grants to throw up in buckets...
As for the girls they were apparently discussing their dislike of women abusing their bodies for beauty.
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Many artists, including myself do these things purely for the discourse they create. They clearly know who funds them but don't you think it is funny that they get funding and are allowed to express these criticisms in a creative (sometimes) fashion? Art - esp. contemporary art IMO has a main function to force its viewers into shock / displeasure / enjoyment ONLY for the dialogue it creates and the thoughts it provokes