I don’t think the public at large would violate the “no poop photographs, no naked ladies, no same-sex coupling” theoretical restrictions you mention in your post discussing “Art Prize,” nor — history suggests — would they choose Van Gogh, Picasso, etc.

Maybe if the general public were narrowed down to fellow artists, voting anonymously, but, still, the truly open minded might not prevail. Its a perpetual quandary for the artist — finding that sympathetic critic — I think.

If you support the arts, you may like to know that I’ve just launched a new site devoted to art, http://www.grassfedart.com, and invite artists and artisans to join.

You’ll be the first, or among the first.

Thanks!
– Jim