Why Modern Art Is So Expensive | So Expensive

Modern art is expensive. From completely white canvases to simple abstract colours, these seemingly basic works can cost you millions. So what makes their price so high and how can they possibly be worth this much money?

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Why Modern Art Is So Expensive | So Expensive

[satriaamiluhur]

I feel bad for all the artists with actual skills and creativity being unnoticed out there

[HB-lxwv]

I have a painting to sell. Its a white canvas that wasnt even touched by paint. I call it nothingness. Starting bid is 5 million.

[arianrahman]

I used to be a modern artist back when i was 3-4 years old and eating paint and dirt

[FeliciaHines-ngcg]

To me, this is a slap in the face for every hard working, underpaid animators and comic artists.

[aadharagarwal]

The back of my notebook: finally, a worthy opponent

[xrayfalconx]

It actually pisses me off that there are genuinely talented artists out there but shit like this is what is people are willing to pay millions for.

[roilangarcia]

Before, I do not understand why modern art is very expensive. But after watching this, I still do not understand why modern art is so expensive.

[evelynaaspidov]

I went to the Chicago Art institute and stood in awe. Literal AWE looking at the paintings by Van Gogh. You can get so close that you can see every brushstroke.

Then we went to the modern art side and I felt sick. Not only were the paintings pointless. But so many gave me the creeps. I got out of there as soon as I could.

[FRISHR]

Basically rich people spend millions on random art to launder their money, so they don’t have to pay taxes since it counts as a donation/charity.

[arushisarmah]

Most of us are mad because if we do the same thing it's called trash. But if someone with a fancy name does it, it's considered art

[BAlexanderProduction]

I really wish I would’ve kept the masterpieces I did in kindergarten. 😔

[pkplayz]

In short: the art doesn't has value, the artist has the value!

[zixianyong]

Money laundering and people who are able to hallucinate random stories from simple daily products

[GOATaro_]

Abstract art is the “I’m not like the other girls” of the art world.

[gabrielefarina]

“Art isn’t about beauty, it never really was”
Italian Renaissance: Am i joke to you?

[Toyslasher]

I remember having spent about two weeks on a painting that would go towards me college gallery. I wasn't expecting to win anything but I was just happy it got shown. It was a very emotional piece that I spent much time and thought towards. Only for my work to not just win anything, but not even make it in the gallery. Instead this guy walked in with 50 or so paintings of simple lines and colors and he would explain his "thought process" on it. None of it made any sense, just giberish. And of course he received pats on the back and money out of it. It was extemely discouraging. Unless you have connections, money, or power, your dream as an artist will die with you.

[baronliu]

I watch this whole video but still don’t get why it’s so expensive

[LocketInThinePocket]

Buyer: Truly a masterpiece...the artist must have thought long on this...I can feel their thoughts touching me spiritually.

Artist: haha paint go sploosh

[criticaltransmission]

Its expensive because someone has to launder a large amount of money.

[saepudin_A_Z]

Short answer on why these things get so expensive

*MONEY LAUNDERING*