Some Background and Context: Round 2

Below, you'll find some information about the artist's intent, possible interpretations of the piece, and historical context/background.  Two questions I'd like you to consider are: (1) how/does this influence your perception of the piece's "goodness" and how/does this information impact the amount of "distance" you have in relation to it? 

Isaiah's Zagar's "Phila's Magic Gardens"

"Barney"