You can say that images of Bowie and Hendrix are great because they inspire “protest and change” – but then, what am I to make of the images of Heath Ledger directly after his death which seem to be more exploitation then anything else, or Britney Spears.

I could read into it and say thats its about how sick consumer culture is or any number of things, or go the easy route and say its a image with no substance at all.

I understand that all art can carry a deeper meaning if we chose to look deeper then the surface and acknowledge the work and concept behind it. I wont argue that at all, but these tabloid photos just don’t do it for me.

As far as West Sides comment – I don’t go over other peoples work, nor do I make alterations to it or take it down.

I might not be feeling his current posters or process, but he has just as much right as anyone else to put them up and contribute work to the city.

He is doing his own thing and getting up, which I can respect, even if it’s not suited to my taste.

And, for the record – He has created images prior to these that I did like quite a bit. It’s nothing personal, and I wish the guy well – its just different strokes for different folks.