I believe this controversial art-piece can be acknowledged as artwork. The artist intended to produce an emotion in the public that praised it. It also proves the skill of the artist for its creativity and realistic characteristics. Personally my reaction was appraise. The artwork is realistic, creative, and it has controversial beauty. I believe it is modern and exhibits different reactions in the viewer for example laughter, sympathy, or even irony. When I see this work of art I sense it imitates or represents events we see in life, which would make it art. I see for example and old man with a lot of money that is completely surrounded by young ambitious women. The artist communicates to the spectator an ironic situation. You don't often see an old bald man covered in kisses. I think this artwork educates me in the way I see the fact that this man could be being ripped off in a humorous way. Maybe he enjoys being around beautiful women and doesn't care they are taking his money. But I'm 17 and see things differently, someone else might think he is and old man being cherished and loved by his wife, children, and even grandchildren.
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