> Also there is a not much difference between painting located in some container, and museum in prohibitively expensive New York. Indeed. "At New York’s Museu

> Also there is a not much difference between painting located in some container, and museum in prohibitively expensive New York. Indeed. "At New York’s Museum of Modern Art, 24 of 1,221 works by Pablo Picasso in the institution’s permanent collection can currently be seen by visitors. Just one of California conceptual artist Ed Ruscha’s 145 pieces is on view. Surrealist Joan Miró? Nine out of 156 works. ... The vast majority of art belonging to the world’s top art institutions (and in many countries, their taxpayers) is at any time hidden from public view in temperature-controlled, darkened, and meticulously organised storage facilities. Overall percentages paint an even more dramatic picture: the Tate shows about 20% of its permanent collection. The Louvre shows 8%, the Guggenheim a lowly 3%..." http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20150123-7-masterpieces-you-cant-see http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20150123-7-masterpieces-you...