...from discussions I accidentally heard between people who came to one of my exhibitions.

Fine art evokes amazement, perplexity, joy, or the classic “What on earth am I looking at?” And you know what? The stuff sticks! Museums show it, researchers write about it, and audiences argue about it—the artwork keeps cultural chatter going!

In summary, art that lasts isn't simply a wallet-buster; it's meaningful, memorable, well-documented, a unicorn, and so fascinating that it keeps people talking long after the last brushstroke!