Public art should be a privately invested and funded aspect for respective reasons that protect the value and expression of local artists. In the Finance and Culture magazine editorial, “Art for Art’s Sake: The case against government funding for public art”, art is announced as a private concept to the artist and holds different perspectives based on those who view it. Artists are limited in what they can create due to expectations from those providing funds and “results in a loss of personal freedom for the artist and an abundance of mediocre public artwork.” Artist are not obliged to create what others desire or hope for, but are supposed to create art for their own intentions. More importantly, government-funded art would be impractical
