Fact: art is everywhere.
I like finding art where I least expect it. By placing a series of homeless alongside one another it becomes art. Not only are the signs a good laugh, but the experience of being asked for some spare change by a homeless person walking down the street is almost universal, which makes the art very accessible and easy to relate to. This collection of signs is a good balance between comedy and politics. Often times when artwork is too political it can be unpleasant or off putting, but by striking that balance the artist can still address the social reality of homeless without offending the viewer, which makes the message stick.
Here's a link to more homeless signs:
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