Airports throughout the nation are stocking up on art to entertain bored passengers and promote the local economy. Atlanta already has 300 pieces of art, including "a large display of stone sculptures from Zimbabwe," a collection rivaled by Phoenix's 500 pieces, such as "strands-of-light-reflecting-glass artwork." Are these cultural offerings pleasant distractions, or intrusive nuisances? Vote in our poll, after the jump.

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Art programs taking off at airports [AP]
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)