Before the dawn of written language, there was art. It served as humanity's first form of communication, a vivid tapestry of our existence and a visual diary of our journey through time.
🎨Art is integral to our human experience and understanding of our ancestors. It embodies culture and is as vital to civilization as science is to our progress. If science is the brain, then art is undoubtedly the soul. This connection to the human soul—the core of our emotions, dreams, and thoughts—enhances art’s value, for it taps into our innermost being, expressing what words cannot. Yet, the question persists: Why is art so expensive?
The oldest example of figurative cave art, Indonesian Island of Sulawesi,
over 51,000 years old
Abstract depictions located in the Maros-Pangkep region of South Sulawesi dates back an estimated 75,000 to 100,000 years.
When faced with such works, many might think, "I could have done that." Perhaps you could have—but the fact remains, you didn’t. Art's value often lies in its originality and the boldness of its concept. It becomes expensive due to the artist's renown, their compelling story, or its intrinsic beauty. Moreover, it reflects an innate power to create—an echo of the divine, intertwining the artist's spirit with their creation. Each artwork is an extension of the soul, a manifestation of creativity that invites viewers to engage on a deeper level, blurring the line between the creator and the creation.
Art commands a high price not merely for its aesthetic appeal, but also because it embodies a profound connection to the essence of what it means to be human. It is a celebration of our ability to dream, to challenge, and to inspire, making it both a valuable commodity and a rich legacy of human creativity. Ultimately, art is a reflection of the divine spark within each of us, a testament to our existence, and a reminder of the power we hold to create. In this light, its price becomes a humble tribute to its significance in our society and our shared human experience.
Banana 10 by Andy Warhol
Through art history, I found my gateway into comprehending the depths of human legacy—a reflection of our past eloquently evoked through lines and colors. Remarkably, all chapters of human history, even pre-history, have been captured through artistic expression, with the oldest known representative art dating back over 51,000 years in Indonesia and even older geometric carvings found in Africa.
Consider Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian," a conceptual piece featuring a banana affixed to a wall with duct tape, which astonishingly sold for $6.24 million at Sotheby's in New York. Is this truly art?
What about Andy Warhol’s "Banana," a simple yet iconic screen print that adorned the Velvet Underground's album cover and sold for $195 million at Christie’s in 2022?
COMEDIAN Maurizio Cattelan
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