Questionnaire on "The Contemporary."

21st century art; Quality; Art -- Economic aspects; Definitions; Labels; Artists; Questionnaires

This article discusses the concept of and the definition of the term "contemporary art." The discussion focuses on the positive connotations related to the value judgment of calling something a piece of art and to the contemporary relevance of the specific piece called art. The trans-individual principle of "art as such," the economic aspects of labeling art, and the social ideal of the artist as entrepreneur are mentioned. The art quality model of several museums is discussed including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, California.