The Arts

How do we value art?

How much do you think the Andy Warhol painting of Marilyn Monroe sold for at auction last year? A record-breaking $195 million.

How do we value art?
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Understanding art may be key to accessing what’s often dubbed an exclusive space. 

We peel back the layers of what makes art valuable with Melissa Wolfe, a curator of American art at the renowned St. Louis Art Museum, who believes the value of art is not always determined by what we see on the canvas — but rather how we see the world.