There can be little doubt that Canova's art deserves the description of 'sensuousness'.
But its generous, big-gestured art deserves a better showcase than this.
But lay or professional, all are selected because they believe New York's public buildings and public art deserve the highest standards.
In 1968 it was decided that the art deserved an exhibition area of its own.
British art, he felt, was as good as that produced by foreigners, and deserved his patriotic support.
And yes, the paymaster calls the tune and politicians will clash over which claims for art deserve the public's funds.
She said she hoped the business community would protect the artist during this cycle because the arts deserved a permanent home in each community.
That art deserves to be taken seriously.
Not all art deserves to be remembered.
Certainly the arts and historial-cultural matters deserve our full attention and adequate funds.