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Read every single word, it seems kinda pretentious. This idea that "real art" is something that "challenges people and makes them think" seems kinda gay. In what way is mona lisa thought provoking? In what way does anguished man challenge your worldview? I think it's a narrow view of art, probably spawned out of a desire to counter signal trannies (keyed albeit). 
I think art exists to be appreciated. For observers to appreciate it's ability to evoke emotions, convey ideas, or challenge the viewer (not exclusively that).

I do agree that a lot of todays art is just about appealing to the lowest common denominator and that's why almost all of it is pornographic. I don't mean literally pornographic/erotic but there's a reason why women seem so ever present in art. Women ARE the lowest common denominator, that's why so much shovelware tier slop is centered around women, because that's the easiest way to appeal to the masses.

I also do agree that artistry as a minimum wage job is kinda gay. People like that are less like artists and more like draftsmen.