Lots of the time, I consider commercial artists and illustrators to be producing finer art than the "fine artists." After all, they have to meet actual standards, as the masters did, before they can practice their professions.
While I think poorly of most modern(e) art, there is some that I like plenty. Next time I'm in NYC, I plan to hit the MOMA as well as the Hispanic Society to see the Sorolla collection.
As you know, MOMA has just reopened after extensive remodeling.