[slavik81]

I don't think that comparison is fair. In the context I'm familiar with, the city has a 1% public art budget tied to all new works.

If I'm buying a car and spending $10,000, sure I'll spend $100 to get the color I want. I'll be driving it for years. It's worth it just so I don't wince every time I look at it.

To me, that is not a marker of extravagance. At least, not like a $20,000 watch is.