... of the State. This preservation is critical for educating the public about our past and our cultural roots. Sadly, the same argument cannot be applied to contemporary art because it '...is not part of our heritage yet' (22) and does not possess any educational value. Carroll's perspective appears to be fairly elitist in refuting the cultural and learning component of contemporary art. I deem modern art as a much more faithful expression of the personal and societal challenges. It confronts the dogmas of the society and provides an observable window inside the oppressing issues of the world. Therefore, disregarding its educational and cultural value is indeed a preposterous consideration for an artist and future arts managers like me. However, Carroll does provide pragmatic justifications for public support of contemporary art. One of the first justifications is that the government has a responsibility towards the welfare of its citizens and ...

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