Last Sunday, I visited a local modern art museum. As I strolled through the exhibitions, I noticed that while a few pieces stood out, I walked past most of them without much emotion or appreciation. For a moment, I wondered if I just didn't get it. Then it hit me: it's all kind of like wine.
I'm not much of a wine expert either. I used to admire people who could pick out bottles like pros, thinking there must be some deep science behind it. And yes, there is – but also, not really. With all the wine tours and tasting classes out there, it's easy to believe there's an objective standard for what makes wine "good". But the truth is, while it helps to be methodical when tasting, the goal isn't to train yourself to like what's considered "high quality". It's about learning what you like. Because at the end of the day, a good wine is simply one you enjoy – thanks Adii.
Art isn't all that different. Sometimes, we feel frawn to a piece and can't quite explain why. Other times, we just walk right past. You might go to a museum or an art gallery specifically to see a certain work or artist, but I think it's also totally fine to go just to see what's out there. Even if you end up disappointed. The only way to find what resonates with you is to experience more of it. And believe me, once you do find something that clicks, it can very quickly become an obsession.