Better question ... is this art?
Why is our public art in the Twin Cities genrally so bad?
We have world class architecture and embarrassing public art. Snoopy Park? Are you kidding me?

Why is our public art in the Twin Cities genrally so bad?
We have world class architecture and embarrassing public art. Snoopy Park? Are you kidding me?
Of course it is, it is the famous DaDa piece "The Fountain" by artist Duchamp.
In response to this: http://jasonsandquist.posterous.com/work-of-art-you-decide