June 28, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that is a sketch or about a sketch. It can be “A Sketch of a Romance” or “The Sketch of Aunt Tillie.” Go where the prompt leads you to scribble.
For the cost, I questioned the purpose of the exhibition. A well known nineteenth century artist, his etchings, his scribbles all collected, cleaned up and placed in exhibition.
As I walked around the gallery, I thought of someone going into his studio and picking up the scribbles off the floor. I’m sure it was more a money making venture than any testament to his artistic ability.
The irony of all this was that next door an exhibition by an equally famous Japanese artist was free, inter-active and far more breath-taking.
I felt well and truly ripped off that day.
Written for: https://carrotranch.com/2018/06/28/june-28-flash-fiction-challenge/
Morpethroad 
Yep. Breathtaking is better. 🙂
A similar thing happened to my sister and me in France. “Ripped off” couldn’t be a better choice of words.
Good points, Michael! I often feel the lesser known and free-to-enter exhibits are richer than the ones hyped and costing a pretty penny.
Art is very subjective as you know but i agree with you, we must look for similar things.
It seems like those who make money on art are not the artists!
We know that from experience. My son does make a living as an artist but there are times when he struggles as buyers are slow to pay.
That’s so awesome your son is an artist!