I recently curated a contemporary art exhibition. It is interesting to witness the different reactions people have to art which was created during this time period. I have over heard many conversations in the galleries as museum visitors grapple with what they are viewing. Some comments have included, "It's too abstract for me," "It is colorful," "It's weird," "It is certainly unconventional," "I don't understand it," "My four-year-old could do that!" (Often children feel freer to express themselves) and finally, "Why is this considered art?"
Contemporary art can be defined as art that has been recently created. It is sometimes more adventurous and "cutting edge" than work made by traditional artists…
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