
There are many people who look at De Kooning’s Interchange and think it’s an “ugly” painting. They wonder how it could possibly be worth so much and sell for such an astronomical price—$300 million. Yes, $300 million for a single painting. Personally, I happen to like the artwork and would defend it, but even I…

Abstract art. For many, it’s the ultimate enigma of the art world. It’s the kind of painting that might prompt you to mutter, “My kid could do that!” as you stand before a canvas splashed with seemingly random colors, shapes, and lines. But what if that initial reaction—dismissive as it might seem—is actually a brilliant…

Do you ever stare at a canvas of splatters and lines and think, *”What *is* this, exactly?”* You’re not alone. Many people walk into galleries filled with abstract art and feel a wave of confusion wash over them. The chaotic arrangements of colors and shapes can evoke a sense of bewilderment, leading to thoughts like,…