Aspiring artists go through a similar process; not every one of them will become famous and rich. Often, an artist's popularity comes after their death. But for them to become recognizable during their lifetime, they need gallery owners or collectors who can spot the spark of talent in their paintings.
This was the case 150 years ago with the Impressionists. Their paintings weren't immediately recognized by the public, and at their exhibitions, only a few initially sold cheaply, as they weren't valued due to their new painting style (large brushstrokes, bright spots).
Only businessman Durand-Ruel believed in this new art and supported artists like Monet, Renoir, and Cézanne, buying many of their paintings.
And now these paintings fetch millions of dollars at auction.
Without a gallery, it's practically impossible for an artist to break through and make a name for themselves. This is the work of collectors and gallery owners: selecting artists who can then be presented to the world as representatives of a new genre or movement in painting.
2nd reason to invest in art:

It's undoubtedly the visceral emotions you experience when a good artist's paintings decorate your interior. After all, only originals possess the artist's energy, and paintings possess this inner power, which is projected into space. No copy can convey the artist's true feelings and messages in a painting or sculpture. Furthermore, in the process of searching for good works of art, you will often visit various exhibitions, museums, galleries, and art forums. This will bring new and interesting experiences into your life, make you look at life itself in a new way, and find new meanings in it. Over time, when you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of art, you will find it easier to navigate your understanding of beauty, be impressed by new images, and learn about new artists and their works.
This greatly ennobles your life, filling it with harmony and positive feelings. And while you may only experience rapture at the theater for a couple of hours and only then remember it, art objects in your home can constantly enrich your inner world with forms and colors.