Art is not necessary at all. All that is necessary to make this world a better place to live in is to love - to love as Christ loved, as Buddha loved. Isadora Duncan artbuddhachrist Change image and share on social
Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings. Agnes Martin artconcretefeeling Change image and share on social
Art is the signature of civilizations. Beverly Sills artcivilizationsignature 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
I think that the destructive element is too much neglected in art. Piet Mondrian artdestructiveelement Change image and share on social
To me, photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event. Henri Cartier-Bresson eventfractionphotography Change image and share on social
The last time money left the art world, intrepid types maxed out their credit cards and opened galleries, and a few of them have become the best in the world. Jerry Saltz artcardcredit Change image and share on social
Being an artist is dragging your innermost feelings out, giving a piece of yourself, no matter in which art form, in which medium. Henry Rollins artartistdrag Change image and share on social
It is not hard to understand modern art. If it hangs on a wall it's a painting, and if you can walk around it it's a sculpture. Tom Stoppard arthanghard Change image and share on social
Art is a revolt against fate. All art is a revolt against man's fate. Andre Malraux artfateman Change image and share on social