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It's an old question, but recent works have revived it: When does art take it too far? We're looking at two women whose art is pushing the envelope.

Yugoslavian artist, Marina Abramovic, showcases her work at an exhibit in New York's Museum of Modern Art. The exhibit features live nude models.

"The artist says she's shocked by how upset people are by the nudity. Maybe it's not the nudity maybe it's that you've gotta walk through two strangers who are nude and brush up against them. That might make you a little uncomfortable." (MSNBC)

But some museum visitors told New York's CW affiliate WPIX they weren't offended.

"There are many, many more offensive things in this world than nudity."

A few blocks away in Times Square, Latina artist, Sofia Maldonado, showcases a 92 foot mural. Some tell FOX 5 it's stereotypical.

"Look ghetto, hoodlum, look at this, long nails, half dressed."

"Why are they not standing her with briefcases and cell phones or even communicating with people to show the professionalism of black and Latino women."

Some are petitioning the Times Square Alliance to remove the mural. But Maldonado defends herself in The Daily Voice, saying she's portraying the side of New York tourists rarely see.

"I have no intentions to generalize a specific culture. "Dirty laundry" should be shown about every culture. Censorship and image editing is one of the biggest issues in our society today."

Writer: Veronica Wells
Producer: Newsy Staff