*Notes: $$$
I think the price of the art should only matter to the artist and no one else. Any price above what the artist names, is just capitalism in all its ugly glory. I think true artists will create regardless of price and capitalism. I think the valuation of art - unless that is the statement, only distracts from the art itself. If someone resonates with a piece of art, and are able to afford it, they will buy it. If it resonates with them enough, they will pay more. Of course, not everyone can afford to pay big prices for art. Which means, you can't afford what the artist took to make the piece, and/or what they think it is worth and what other people think it's worth. The market decides its it's too expensive for you. At least you got to enjoy it. And hey, maybe one day you will be able to afford good art and