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art is art. It is not possible to judge it using objective or absolute terms, especially if you feel compelled to say somethng is "not art". Basically, if someone thinks something is art then it is art. You personally don't have to agree but it really isn't smart, or good form to then actually come out and say "this isn't art". Art is personal and subjective. The reason I don't like "that's not art" statements is because all too often this is the argument for someone with a mission to eradicate or censor what they consider to be objectionable art. I assume this is not your motivation and that the question is posed from innocent curiosity. Like anything else, if you don't like it - look at the next painting - change the channel - walk out of the museum.
Also, sometimes people say "Heck Cletus, I could a painted that!". Well, to that kind of comment I say: "You didn't paint it though. When you paint someting that ends up in a museum or gallery then maybe you can venture such statements more honestly." (this isn't directed at the poster - just a related mini-rant).
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