![]() It was with that perspective that I read The $12 Million Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art by Don Thompson. “How could that be considered art, let alone be worth that much money?!?” In fact, when one of these pieces changes hands for staggering sums I’m much more prone to indignation or ridicule. Paintings, sculptures, and multimedia installations that seem designed to provoke, rather than inspire. On the other hand, what I don’t tend to think of is contemporary or modern art pieces by Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, or Jeff Koons. They are in fact, priceless, and we all generally seem to take that for granted. ![]() These are rare, beautiful objects that can never be replaced. Though “immeasurable value” isn’t correct, as once in awhile one of these paintings comes up for auction and, while we might gawk at the price, no one ever seems to question it. Breathtaking masterpieces with seemingly immeasurable value that hang in museums for all to enjoy. ![]() When I think of art, paintings by Rembrandt, Monet, and Van Gogh come to mind. ![]()
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