Why is political art such elitist twaddle?

Radical artists are always keen to make a statement; just look at this years Turner prize crop. But their work needs to engage with humanity, otherwise its just elitist masturbation

Politics is responsible for some very bad art. Or is it that art is responsible for some really dumb politics?

Two of the artists on this years Turner prize shortlist claim political credibility for their work. Ciara Phillips created her prints and texts in collaboration with a protest group, Justice for Domestic Workers. Yet nothing coherent about how to change the world comes out of her Turner exhibit. Maybe it worked better on the streets, with the people.

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