What can be art?

["Bob Hackett" <kinfolk@zzzzzzz>]

  Rather high minded question don't you think?
After you all decide and get it recorded be sure to send copies around so
we'll all know who's in violation from now on.I'm sure all things up till
the date the decision is recorded and filed will be "grandfathered" and we
can still consider them as objects of true art,even if we still don't like
them.
 In keeping with the "Act local,think global" movement I'd like to suggest
an alternative question to ponder."What part can I play in art?" might be
alittle more helpful on a personal level and bring more usable real world
results.

For the record,and I'm assuming you're gathering input worldwide,my take on
the original question is;
Canned feces-not art.
1/2 cows in Lucite-not art
Antique urinals-maybe(depends on the urinal)
Minimalist Asian sculpture ala Bill-most definately
Tart on Stienway-yes(although I suspect it's more the sizzle they're selling
than the steak)

You've got your work cut out for you here folks.My guess is that whenever
you put something behind velvet ropes there will always be at least one
person(however misguided)willing to draw his sword and proclaim it art.
Glad you all have a new hobby.

Bob