For
Art’s value is based on emotion, meaning, and rarity.
Against
It often becomes a tool for status or money laundering.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Whether art has merit cannot be answered objectively, because anything can be art to someone.”
“A cheap print devalues my original artwork.”
“The Luxury Art market is actually just a huge money laundering scheme.”
“Everyone knows modern art isn't worth what it's listed for; its a ploy to create an artificial value.”