Is it Art?

Salavon's digitally averaged Playboy centerfolds are entirely work-safe, vague figures. But they do show the trend.

Now, is it art? Or just clever programming?

Is there a difference?

Here's a new installation in New York featuring lots of pictures of dead bodies and ephemera designed to shock and discomfort.

Is it art, or political propaganda? Either way, does it accomplish anything if nobody who doesn't already accept the message ever sees it?

Is there a difference?

Here's some fantastic war poster-style satires about our present situation.

Again, is it art, or political propaganda? Does the fact that it's funny (funnier, anyway) and easier to absorb quickly enhance or dilute its effectiveness? At least it's a better place to start a conversation.