There has always been quite a strong black and white art tradition in Australia, with quite a large contingent of cartoonists, given the size of the population. Pat Oliphant artaustraliablack Change image and share on social
In the 19th century, you had bourgeois art without politics - an almost frozen idea of what beauty is. Douglas Sirk 19thartbeauty Change image and share on social
The non-utility of my kitchen could be transformed into its utility for art. To do a show there would mix art and life, naturally. Hans-Ulrich Obrist artkitchenlife Change image and share on social
It's good for art to make us think, to give us a shared experience that creates a dialogue, makes us talk to each other, including strangers. Janet Echelman artcreatedialogue Change image and share on social
I believe people can have a profound experience by being surrounded by something beautiful - that's what I aim for. My sculpture is about the way you feel when you're standing under it and inside it. It's experiential art. Janet Echelman aimartbeautiful share on social
The most momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or evil. Pythagoras artevilgood Change image and share on social
You use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul. George Bernard Shaw artfaceglass Change image and share on social
I used to love to draw. I didn't want to go to art class because I felt that would be too corny when I was young, but architectural drafting was the cool thing to do because there was more precision. It taught me a lot about building and structures and doorways and frames and windowsills. Ice Cube architecturalartbuild share on social
Real art is basic emotion. If a scene is handled with simplicity - and I don't mean simple - it'll be good, and the public will know it. John Wayne artbasicemotion Change image and share on social
What one person might see as violent, someone else may see as beautiful. Maybe even art. Jon Glaser artbeautifulperson Change image and share on social
