I think a lot of the same can be said about 'art' in general, be that 'art' in a traditional sense, or be that music, books, films, etc... Some people just seem

I think a lot of the same can be said about 'art' in general, be that 'art' in a traditional sense, or be that music, books, films, etc... Some people just seem to have a predilection towards 'art' more than others. I spend a lot of time finding new and interesting records. I get massive amounts of enjoyment from finding and listening to smaller bands and music that just never makes it to the mainstream. I have friends who have no interest in music other than the radio in the background. I have friends who listen to a lot of music, but only what is in the charts. I can suggest 'this amazing band' to a friend, but the chance of them listening, much less enjoying it is pretty remote. Similarly, I bought a lot of 'art' when I was younger. I bought it because I loved it, I got pleasure from it, enjoyed seeing it hanging, enjoyed talking to people about it. Many of my friends who decorated houses hung 'art' without any reason - it was just there, or filled a space, seemed like appropriate colour for the place, like paint on a wall. Or often then didn't hang art at all - instead they put up photos they've taken, or mirrors. I guess what I'm saying; I think it's really just another example (fairly literally, in this case) of 'different strokes for different folks'. I buy art, you buy racing bikes. We're all different. And isn't the world so much of a better place for it?!