But Is It Art?

I was on my way home early evening yesterday after a pleasant day out visiting friends when I spotted this pronouncement:

I could claim that I have posted that photo in an attempt to spark a stimulating debate about the nature of art - and if it has prompted you to give an opinion feel free to share it in the comments. But the reality is that when I got home I realised I had not prepared a post for today and this prompted me to opt for songs about art and artists.

Considering the slapdash way the post was put together I think it has turned out pretty well. And the Ugly Creatures and A House between them have raised another interesting question - does art remain endless when the artist has exited? Answers on a postcard please.

"Agnes Dreams Of Being An Artist" -  The Good Ones

"Artist" - Ruth Lyon

"Exit For The Artist Exists" - The Ugly Creatures

"Endless Art" - A House

"Art On 45 (12" Version)" - The Royal Family And The Poor

"Pablo Picasso" is of course a Jonathan Richman song but I couldn't find a decent live clip of him doing it on YouTube so the Dame is doing double duty. Him and the next two blokes are OK but I have saved the best until last.