Shock and Horror

I really wasn't shocked by the art created by these artists, though I can understand why some people would be shocked by it.  Maybe this is due to growing up in a more desensitized time, but I feel that the works shown in this episode of "This is Modern Art" were merely artists expressing their personal viewpoint.  I believe that some of the artists choose to work with more shocking subjects in order to create controversy, and to make the people viewing the art reconsider their perception of what art means to them.  However, the effect would change over time, as people would become desensitized by viewing images such as these and the art would no longer be shocking, instead becoming known as just another style or genre. I also believe that public funding should go to art that might offend some, as well as art that is not viewed as offensive, that way people will be able to see the wide range of art and form their own opinions.