Japanese people accept that art and commerce will be blended; and, in fact, they are surprised by the rigid and pretentious Western hierarchy of ‘high art.’ Murakami

Today, when seeing contemporary art, it’s easy to think: I could’ve done that. What is so special about this black dot on a white canvas? Is it all just a big joke I’m not in on? Art, museums and artist can seem impossibly hard to relate to if you aren’t a pretentious hipster who enjoys at least seeming like you know what you’re talking about!

Writers call contemporary art insufferable, something only made for the very richest. Unattainable and unrelatable.

Yet ask any person today about music, and they can talk for hours about the importance this art form plays in their life. Music has value, makes you feel something, is relatable, beautiful. Exactly what fine art is supposed to make you feel as well.

I believe where we went wrong was by making fine art too inaccessible. Making it something only a Russian billionaire can afford hence only something he will care about. Not to mention the ridiculous price you pay to go to some museums( I’m talking about you MoMa)

Sure, the Wu Tang album is also one of those things only really rich russians could dream of buying as well, but it’s an exception to the rule. Musicians at large always strive to make their art available and affordable.

Music is always there for us. And with the times, it is evolving to become more available through streaming. It is art anyone can get their hands on and relate to, not stowed away in some overpriced pompous museum where taking pictures isn’t allowed.