Apart from differences in taste, there have also been many arguments about the concept of what art is, let alone what good art is. The friendship of three long-time friends – Serge, Marc and Yvan – is tested to the limit when Serge buys a large, expensive painting. Differing opinions about Serge’s purchase soon extend far beyond a mere value judgment on art. Yasmina Reza, one of the most celebrated contemporary French playwrights’ razor-sharp Art is one of the most successful comedies in contemporary theatre. It has been translated into 20 languages and won numerous awards, including a Laurence Olivier and a Tony Award.