If it looks like something you'd scrub from the metal backsplash in your kitchen, it ain't art:


Painting by Jackson Pollock

I've often wondered how we got to this point. How works by terrible, no talent, so-called artists became lauded and classical art seen as passé.

One theory I had is that some no talent bum ingratiated himself to a wealthy benefactor.

After seeing the finished work, those of similar wealth and social standing as the wealthy benefactor, dare not express criticism for fear of being ostracized by the in-crowd.

And the wealthy benefactor himself doesn't want to admit to being swindled by a scam artist.

The scam caught on and spread.

It's not that different from The Emperor's New Clothes, really.

In retrospect, ol' Jackson Pollock may not have been devoid of talent.

A few of his paintings might have made bodacious camo patterns.