Public’s Taste In Art – More Ikea Than Museum?

UK researchers say that public taste in art has gone through a dramatic change. It appears that the public is more interested in designer art than that found in museums. “Indeed, it appears, the popularity of famous artists makes them less appealing because people want their homes to look individual and do not want the same picture as their neighbours. When talking to people, Alison Kidd found being “fresh” and “individual” was more important than fame or quality.