[Superman]

I was once viewing some modern art with my sister, who is something of an artist. The painting looked like it could have been painted by a monkey. I told her that I fail to grasp why paint that has been splashed onto a canvas can be hailed as "art." I further said I generally evaluate art in terms of its resemblance to reality. If an artist can paint a painting that looks nearly like a photograph, then I conclude they must be a good painter.

She said my problem is that I viewed art with my head instead of my heart. She said art's value is in how it makes you feel when you view it. Since that day I have used the yardstick she suggested, and it has helped me appreciate art much more.

On the other hand, this story does little to explain why a yard sale item with pills glued onto it might be worth more than $19m.