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I see it as art in that it appeals to me, and that is my definition of art. It makes me think. Taken out of context, it is just a blue square, you have to see several of the artist's pieces to appreciate it, it seems to me. It is most definately art, and very enjoyable and playful, I think; especially when viewed with the knowledge of the blue woman on the canvas.
I agree, it takes absolute balls to create this and call it art - would you prefer the artist paint vases of flowers in different colors to match the decor of the person buying the painting? You would call this person who whores his art to appeal to as many people as possible an artist, but not Klein, who stays true to his vision and is recognized because of it.
I live in Houston and the Museum of Fine Art here commissioned a site installation by James Turrell called The Light Inside to connect two of its buildings. It is a tunnel with neon lights and to just stand inside it and listen to the comments of people going through is wonderous. Do they recognize that this tunnel is art? No, most don't until they are told. But it is. It is made to make you think of art as something different. And it succeeds, as does Klein.
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