When I was growing up, nothing unpleasant was shown in the home. And when I was in art school, the only art that was presented to me was Abstract Expressionism. But I was interested in the grim stuff. It seemed more exciting. Peter Saul abstractartexcit share on social
I feel like life imitates art, or art imitates life. I always take on roles that I'm passionate about. Tia Mowry artfeelimitate Change image and share on social
My father came to Chennai at the age of 16 from a village in Coimbatore. He was an artist and was clear he wanted to do something, so he came to Chennai and joined an art course for eight years before he came into films. Suriya ageartartist share on social
Art is the window to man's soul. Without it, he would never be able to see beyond his immediate world; nor could the world see the man within. Lady Bird Johnson artmansoul Change image and share on social
The public needs art - and it is the responsibility of a 'self-proclaimed artist' to realize that the public needs art, and not to make bourgeois art for a few and ignore the masses. Keith Haring artartistbourgeois Change image and share on social
With the advent of chivalry, the art of boxing waned. The evolution of feudal aristocracy, with other and widely different exercises, pastimes and weapons from those of the common people, made boxing unfashionable. John Boyle O'Reilly adventaristocracyart share on social
I wish to lead a life free from care, and I see that I shall be unhappy if I cannot always work at my art. Clara Schumann artcarefree Change image and share on social
A little part of my life is built around ancient art. Michael Steinhardt ancientartbuild Change image and share on social
If art is singular expression, then by nature, the best art is controversial. But when art stirs debate for reasons besides its artistic integrity, that's when things get bent. John Ridley artartisticbend Change image and share on social
I do think all art is autobiographical, and I do think I know quite a bit about women. I don't know anything about men. Gloria Vanderbilt artautobiographicalbite Change image and share on social