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Originally Posted by recluse
I agree that Art was meant to enlighten. To be controversial.
However, it is frequently used to intentionally offend and to incite.
And when the offended parties finally react, it is held up as proof that the offended are savage animals.
It is simply the lowest form of hatemongering.
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I would like to know more about the difference between controversiality and offensiveness/incitement.
Also, I would really like to hear more about current examples of blatant, intentionally offensive and inciting works of art that can be easily deemed hatemongering rather than thought provoking comments on current issues.