Everyone’s taste is their own thing, but if you haven’t exposed yourself to the world of contemporary art, I’d highly recommend giving it a try if only to see h

Everyone’s taste is their own thing, but if you haven’t exposed yourself to the world of contemporary art, I’d highly recommend giving it a try if only to see how it bounces off you. In my experience, great modern art creates an indelible impression that puts to shame all but the most thoughtful artifacts of our (largely “disposable by design”) popular culture. I distinctly recall wandering through one of Serra’s oxidized marvels at the Bilbao Guggenheim, just before becoming mesmerized by Ragnar Kjartansson’s “The Visitors”—now 9 years ago. It’s the penetration into memory and the deeper layers of the subconscious that really distinguishes the best contemporary artists and works.