My test of whether abstract art is worth anything is if it makes me feels something, positive or negative, without the artist having to explain their own creation. Too many times I have seen people stroking their chins and nodding their heads while an artist has to explain the thought behind a piece. The first time I saw a Jackson Pollock up close it blew me away, spoke to me deeply about life and the human condition. I got it, and no one had to explain anything.