So, I suppose that's a relevant question, or one worth asking. After giving it a bit of thought the best I can say is that these are potentially great pieces of art, that are used in one of the most basic acts we perform: feeding ourselves. Even if it's a low-key design, it's still charming to me that something we can ooh & aah over in art-appreciation mode can also be used to shove food into our mouths.
It's design that is inarguably useful. And everyone has their preferred style. I go for the hefty chunky silverware if given the chance, but some folks like their eating utensils to be like fragile little twigs. Cool, whatever. There is a long long history of these preferences playing out in a variety of designs. I love every bit of it.
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