Was/is the world conned by the Art world? Are paintings by Jackson Pollock really great works of Art worth millions. I’d even question other greats and the valuations placed on their so called modern Art
Yes some of these works are colourful eye catching……. But compared to some young Artists today of no real recognition, with a skill of painting that can resemble a photograph, but have no great value, why.
Could/is Art be just an investment manipulated over the years by great PR with expensive purchases by the wealthy, automatically increases other said signed works to masterpiece with a ridiculous valuation
Fashion…. Seems we pay more for Names/Labels which don’t necessary mean quality
Are Michelin Star restaurants/Chefs with their high prices a con taking advantage of the Well to do in society who want impress
I am no art critic, but I know what I like & most of the modern so called great art goes way over my head. Went to the Tate in St Ives a few years ago, there wasn’t one painting I actually liked. Some of the other art was OK though.
I think they are good .but I think they could be easily reproduced by other people.
But
You can say this about almost any painting.
Jackson Pollack was the first of the American abstract painters for that reason his work is worth millions to collectors .
Personally, I have never understood why in todays world you would want a painting of something that is only really a painted photo. Surely art is like the difference between a real drummer & a drum machine. You want that added human input, that off beat that you cannot get with a photo or a drum machine.
And yes of course art is a con, that is why both are called artists.
About 2 years ago, we visited the national gallery for the first time in years. You can walk into a room with millions of pounds worth of art in it, but some draw you to them.
I remember once being told that David Shepherd was more an illustrator than an artist…have to say I wondered what the difference was…David Shepherd is the artist who is famous for his Elephant and wildlife paintings…he also paints trains.
Why is it if I spray some paint on someone’s wall I’d get arrested on a graffiti charge, but if someone called banksy does it its feted and sold for millions.
