I always think of my films within the context of where aesthetics meet economics. That's the nature of making art - not being naive about what is possible and getting what you need to tell the story you want to tell. Ira Sachs aestheticartcontext share on social
I feel funny about owning art. I don't really want to say: 'Wow, come and see my Monet - it's in a dark room at the bottom of my cellar.' Baz Luhrmann artbottomcellar Change image and share on social
I actually no longer use 'art' as the framing device. I think I'm just kind of practicing things, practicing life, practicing creation. Theaster Gates artcreationdevice Change image and share on social
I'm interested in art for all. I don't want it to be only the sons and daughters of Tory MPs who get to see my plays. Benedict Cumberbatch artdaughterinterest Change image and share on social
The fact is popular art dates. It grows quaint. How many people feel strongly about Gilbert and Sullivan today compared to those who felt strongly in 1890? Stephen Sondheim artcomparedate Change image and share on social
I spent much of my later childhood and adolescence very, very involved and interested in art, and particularly in animated movies. Stanislav Grof adolescenceanimateart Change image and share on social
In art, there is no need for color; I see only light and shade. Give me a crayon, and I will paint your portrait. Francisco Goya artcolorcrayon Change image and share on social
Art is inspiring. Walking into a gallery, or when the lights go up on a stage; that thrill of getting something that has nothing to do with acquisition. Sadie Jones acquisitionartgallery Change image and share on social
In the Raphael Room, the secret turned out to be that only some of the paintings were made by the great master; the rest were made by students. I had liked the ones by Raphael. This was a big jab for my self-confidence in my ability to appreciate art. Richard P. Feynman abilityartbig share on social
Even Michelangelo got paid for doing the Sistine Chapel. To those artists who say they're doing it for the love of art, I say: Get real. Gianni Versace artartistchapel Change image and share on social
