All I knew about Ethiopia was from a few records that I like, as well as what I read about the famine. But you get there and it's another world. It's filled with art and music and poetry and intellectuals and writers - all kinds of people. Flea artethiopiafamine share on social
And the first rude sketch that the world had seen was joy to his mighty heart, till the Devil whispered behind the leaves 'It's pretty, but is it Art?' Rudyard Kipling artdevilheart Change image and share on social
Something impacts me emotionally, art is a kind of outlet, and I figure it's the same for a lot of artists. The way my mind deals with things is cinematic. Ryan Coogler artartistcinematic Change image and share on social
I think we're much smarter than we were. Everybody knows that abstract art can be art, and most people know that they may not like it, even if they understand there's another purpose to it. Roy Lichtenstein abstractartpeople Change image and share on social
After a few months in my parents' basement, I took an apartment near the state university, where I discovered both crystal methamphetamine and conceptual art. Either one of these things are dangerous, but in combination they have the potential to destroy entire civilizations. David Sedaris apartmentartbasement share on social
Those who still think listening isn't an art should see if they can do it half as well. Michael Ende arthalflisten Change image and share on social
If you are handed something, it's a blessing and a curse. Look at hip hop artists, they produced everything themselves. Even people like Robert De Niro are getting into production. Again, it's art vs. marketing. Not everyone can take the risk. You have to break a few eggs to make a good omelet. Michael Winslow artartistbless share on social
I think in America there's this free flow between fashion, art, architecture, music and design. In Europe, it's more segregated between those different disciplines, I think. Marco Brambilla americaarchitectureart Change image and share on social
The art world has become the R&D department for so much fashion and music, so knock-offs are getting better and better. Marco Brambilla artdepartmentfashion Change image and share on social
Good art in general aspires to something, as a good painting aspires to something, almost spiritual or holy. Gerhard Richter artaspiregeneral Change image and share on social