I love art. My sister is an artist and my mother is a painter, so it is very much in the family. I haven't ever wanted to be a fine artist myself - my sister robbed me of my artistic talent, I think. Douglas Booth artartistartistic Change image and share on social
People like Dick Gregory, Paul Robeson, Harry Belafonte and Nina Simone show me what the definition of an artist is - it isn't just to make art but to speak truth to what's happening, speak beauty into the world, speak love into the world and also... get involved. John Legend artartistbeauty share on social
The works must be conceived with fire in the soul but executed with clinical coolness. Joan Miro clinicalconceivecoolness Change image and share on social
Art is the signature of civilizations. Beverly Sills artcivilizationsignature Change image and share on social
Our Father which art in heaven - Stay there - And we will stay on earth - Which is sometimes so pretty. Jacques Prevert artearthfather Change image and share on social
To catch a husband is an art; to hold him is a job. Simone de Beauvoir artcatchhold Change image and share on social
It is veneer, rouge, aestheticism, art museums, new theaters, etc. that make America impotent. The good things are football, kindness, and jazz bands. George Santayana aestheticismamericaart Change image and share on social
I do see myself as the heir to a vast, great, rich culture of painting - of art in general - which we have lost, but which places obligations on us. Gerhard Richter artculturegeneral Change image and share on social
In a lot of the art world, you have to present yourself as you know what you're doing at a young age. Music gave me another outlet. The 'no wave' bands were such an inspiration; it felt so free - once you start doing it, it's hard to stop. But I can't get away from art. It comes back around. I wouldn't be true to myself if I didn't pursue it. Kim Gordon ageartback share on social
Everything that has ever been called folk art has always reflected domination. Theodor Adorno artcalldomination Change image and share on social