(I've copied and pasted this from Chat as I accidentally posted there 
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I've recently got a large(ish) tattoo on my forearm. I love it very much, drew it myself and it represents a lot of different things in my life.
My step-dad strongly dislikes tattoos and in a conversation about it, declared that it "wasn't real art" and proceeded to go on a lengthy rant about how much he hated tattoos.
I understand that many people don't like tattoos and that's totally fine, however I disagree about that it isn't art. There is plenty of art that I don't like, don't find beautiful but its still art.
In my mind, art is something that is man made that sparks discussion, thought or debate - which tattoos certainly do.
AIBU in thinking that tattoos are "real art"?
(FWIW I didn't really argue with my step dad and just let him rant, there was going to be no winning there)