Photo Prompt © James Pyles
Graffiti maybe, but it isn’t. No. This is more.
You are saying, what?
This is Art. Real art.
Is it? Art?
It is.
So what’s the difference? I mean, do tell. I do want to understand the difference.
Well, it’s the way that it works. It’s the fab colours, the drawings are divine, and many deep meanings… shall I go on?
Well, why not. I am trying at least.
Okay. Let’s walk a little further.
I just had a thought.
Did you?
It’s a song. You’ll know it.
Sorry. I’m not getting this…
It’s this one. Art For Art’s Sake!
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
luna's on line 
Lovely explanation. 🫶🏼
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Aww, thanks so much, Sadje. 🥰
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You’re most welcome dear friend
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It’s like following two people having a conversation, and you can’t resist listening in. Love the music choice, too.
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Eavesdropping – not a problem, eh? Art and songs… and of course writing, just a perfect day!
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Indeed! Graffiti truly is art for art’s sake. It’s a wonderful discussion of a significant topic in our lives. 🤗👍💖
PS: However, to put it bluntly, I’ve seen far more beautiful graffiti than the piece shown above! 😁😅🙃
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Good to talk, good to listen – art and graffiti are both interesting. Pity there’s no Banksy though… 🎨💞😂
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fine lines
art porn
the civic norms
accepted now not then or to come
anyone anything
graffitti papparazi dont make the man Chris
as per ian anderson anyways
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Ah yes, brill Ian A. and the great band, JT. 🪈
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and now Martin Barre has his own band.
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Very clever segue to the song!
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Thanks a lot, V.
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ok, this I understand!
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I thought so!
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Chris, your post is artful and art-full. 🙂
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Ah, clever twice… 😉
Thanks, Dave!
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Hmm…
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Hmm indeed!
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I’ve been asking that same question myself! What’s the difference between street art and graffiti?
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A thin line between them, I’d say!
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My thought, too!
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☺️
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this works so well Chris ❤️
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Thanks so much, Gary. 💛
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arguing about the nature of art is a never-ending source of fun
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Very much so!
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Dear Chris,
Art is one of those things that can be subjective. In the eyes of the beholder.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, absolutely – as you have just said that excellent quote…
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Art for art sake indeed. That’s profound, Chris!
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Thanks for saying that, Brenda, although it’s been said before!
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good one! never heard of song nor band, so that was great too
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10cc is a great rock band… very English though!
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Very nice to read
Lovely interaction with a snippet of information!
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Thank you!
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yeah baby – cheers to that cool song and your great story that connected to it – (and it reminds me of a time we went to an art show and there was a slice in the canvas and nothing else and my spouse was like “is it art”? well art for art’s sake.. hahah )
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Oh yes, galleries can be ‘interesting’ and sometimes very odd, but can be fun as well!
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Chris, I believe art is in the regard of the regarder. I would not be the one to decide what is and what isn’t. Turning creativity into a commodity is what changes it, I think. Trying to put a dollar value on it somehow taints it, I think.
10cc is a fantastic quirky band.
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Hmm, interesting Li. I have to say that since my husband is now an artist, he does pretty well at marketing his stuff and gets some dosh quite often.
Also I have liked that band, 10cc, for almost forever. I have two albums, and not too scratched.
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Chris I have nothing against a creative making $$ at what they do, but art doesn’t have to be bought and sold to make it art is what I’m getting at.
I have 2 of 10cc albums and one greatest hits album. Their music takes me back to a special time in my life, not necessarily all good but oh what an adventure it was.
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Well, some street art is beautiful but a lot is just ugly graffiti.
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Yep, some good and some awful. Also, some amazing stuff!
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Very entertaining conversation and a great way to get that song in! Nicely done, Chris!
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Thanks a lot, Nancy!
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