I have to say that I reject somewhat the distinction between something called art and something called public art. I think all art demands and desires to be seen. Antony Gormley artcalldemand Change image and share on social
Art, in the first place, has to connect with yourself. Andrew Brown artconnectplace Change image and share on social
If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don't write, because our culture has no use for it. Anais Nin breathecryculture Change image and share on social
Trauma happens in relationships, so it can only be healed in relationships. Art can't provide healing. It can be cathartic and therapeutic but a relationship is a three-part journey. Alanis Morissette artcatharticheal Change image and share on social
A work of art doesn't exist outside the perception of the audience. Abbas Kiarostami artaudienceexist Change image and share on social
There will be very few occasions when you are absolutely certain about anything. You will consistently be called upon to make decisions with limited information. That being the case, your goal should not be to eliminate uncertainty. Instead, you must develop the art of being clear in the face of uncertainty. Andy Stanley absolutelyartcall share on social
President Obama called for a 'we' nation in his Inauguration Address. Art convenes. It is not just inspirational. It is aspirational. It pricks the walls of our compartmentalized minds, opens our hearts and makes us brave. And that's what we need most in our country today. Anna Deavere Smith addressartaspirational share on social
I wanted to write stories for myself. At first it was purely an aesthetic thing about craft. I just wanted to become good at the art of something. And writing was very private. Amy Tan aestheticartcraft Change image and share on social
He has only half learned the art of reading who has not added to it the more refined art of skipping and skimming. Arthur Balfour addarthalf Change image and share on social
The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. Aristotle aimappearanceart Change image and share on social