The Biggest Lie in the Art World: Price Doesn’t Equal Value. Why a $200 million painting doesn’t mean your art—or the art you love—is worth any less.

Ever wondered why a shredded Banksy sold for $25M or why a da Vinci hit $450M? The truth is this: value in art isn’t about price—it’s about connection, story, and meaning. Here’s why collectors should trust their own taste, not the auction house hype.