All Time Hits: The Most Popular Art and Music Trends That Still Matter

When we talk about all time hits, art and music moments that captured culture and refused to fade. Also known as timeless classics, these are the pieces that keep showing up in galleries, playlists, and conversations—no matter how much the world changes. They’re not just popular because they were trendy. They stuck around because they did something real: made us feel something, made us look closer, or made us question what art even means.

Take abstract art, a style that trades realism for emotion and energy. Also known as non-representational art, it’s the reason Rothko’s color fields sell for millions and why people still argue about whether it’s "real" art. Or look at portrait painting, the ancient practice of capturing a person’s presence through brush and pigment. Also known as figurative art, it’s still the most sought-after commission for collectors today—even in a world of selfies and AI faces. These aren’t just techniques. They’re cultural anchors. And they show up again and again in the posts below: from Van Gogh’s actual paint tubes to how much a portrait sells for in 2025.

It’s not just about painting. The same idea runs through music. Spotify’s most played song, a track that billions have streamed, often without even knowing its name. Also known as the ultimate viral hit, it’s the modern equivalent of a #1 radio single from the ’80s—only faster, louder, and more data-driven. Why does it matter? Because the same forces that make a song dominate streaming also make a painting sell out at auction: timing, emotion, and repetition. You don’t need to be a critic to see it. You just need to notice what keeps coming back.

And that’s what this collection is built on. You’ll find real answers to questions like: Why do some artists make it while others vanish? What makes a watercolor painting look alive? Can you really make good art on a phone? How do you price your work so people don’t think you’re either cheap or crazy? These aren’t theory lessons. They’re the kind of things working artists, buyers, and curious beginners actually need to know.

Some of these posts are about tools. Some are about money. A few are about why we get confused by modern art—and why that’s okay. But they all connect to one thing: what lasts. What sticks. What becomes an all time hit. Below you’ll find the real stories behind the art that refused to disappear. No fluff. No hype. Just what works, what sells, and what people still care about years later.