Art Subjectivity Debate

Comments debate the subjectivity of art, whether specific works qualify as real art, and the validity of criticizing artistic styles or decisions. Discussions emphasize personal taste versus dismissing art outright, often defending artistic expression against detractors.

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thescribe Apr 7, 2016 View on HN

Art is subjective, some people don't like this art. Why is this news?

Talanes Jul 17, 2021 View on HN

How does "It's art" exempt it from outrage? Sometimes that's even the point of art.

andylei Sep 8, 2016 View on HN

lots of people have opinions on what art is better. lots of people discuss it. if you don't want to discuss it, don't.

gametorch Jun 7, 2025 View on HN

I definitely see what you're with the art part of this.My comment here summarizes my feelings: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44207935

p0pcult May 18, 2023 View on HN

An artistic decision that you don't prefer is not necessarily "poor"

the_cat_kittles Mar 15, 2019 View on HN

its funny how this comment is well received when its dismissing an argument about the significance of art. ive made the same point, but when its directed at more business/stem-y areas, people on here have a fit.

rkachowski Mar 29, 2022 View on HN

I find it jarring that there is implied to be something noble around withholding criticism of an art style.

the_af Jun 11, 2020 View on HN

Thanks for taking this the right way :) It's definitely a conversation worth having. There are plenty of things I consider art that other people despise.

CmonDev Mar 11, 2015 View on HN

That's not even art. HN appreciates art.

Rovoska Nov 13, 2023 View on HN

Only on hn would you have someone miss the point of art this hard. That's not art anymore, that's not creative.