Theatre is the art form of the present: it exists only in the present, and then it's gone. Simon McBurney artexistform Change image and share on social
The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake. Kurt Vonnegut artbadlybearable Change image and share on social
Art is all about the experience. I could say I don't really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, 'Blimey, look at that.' David Harewood artblimeydomingo Change image and share on social
Keeping the balance of fast-growing and smooth-growing is always important. It's almost an art. Guo Guangchang artbalancefast Change image and share on social
When I was 16 years old, I joined a drama group called North Queensland Academy of Dramatic Art under a woman called Maggie Shephard-King. She inspired me to audition for the role of Romeo in 'Romeo and Juliet.' Brenton Thwaites academyartaudition share on social
Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside. Valentino Rossi artbikefeel Change image and share on social
I have wanted to be a fine artist painter, and I reached the point in art schools were I'd like to understand more about images and how images communicate information to people. And I was not getting very far in that from my professors. John Hench artartistcommunicate share on social
My only concern about art collaborations is that I never thought of myself as an Artist. My tax forms say Musician/Songwriter. Sufjan Stevens artartistcollaboration Change image and share on social
What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue. Henri Matisse armchairartbalance share on social
I'm very happy to hear that my work inspires writers and painters. It's the most beautiful compliment, the greatest reward. Art should always be an exchange. Nick Cave artbeautifulcompliment Change image and share on social