Could the word “culture” be substituted for the word “artist”?

Art Is. Respond to the statement “Art can be whatever the artist says is art.” Discuss the validity of the statement, and give evidence to both support and refute the claim. Consider the various definitions of art and how they change over time. Also consider who is or can be an artist. Could the word “culture” be substituted for the word “artist”? How does it change the statement? Point to specific examples in your discussion.
To earn the full ten points, your essay should be submitted on time, approximately 300-350 words long, and relevant to the topic. Responses are to be written in grammatically correct, traditional English—not as text messages.