Roughly a twentieth of all humans who have ever lived were born in just the past 50 years. I agree some of the best painters ever might actually be alive right now.

I've attended local art festivals (i.e. Atlanta Dogwood Festival) where I've bought some incredible prints and paintings in the hundred dollar range which are subjectively more beautiful compared to some of the stuff I've seen in the High Museum of Art in downtown Atlanta. For example:

https://www.instagram.com/alejandro_munoz_art

https://www.instagram.com/marirosafineart

https://www.instagram.com/s.carterscreations

https://www.instagram.com/shealeyartworks

https://www.instagram.com/salazarartes

http://bryanyung.com/ (no instagram)

Artists are the most interesting people you can ever talk to.