If art is singular expression, then by nature, the best art is controversial. But when art stirs debate for reasons besides its artistic integrity, that's when things get bent. John Ridley artartisticbend Change image and share on social
Throughout my life I have taken detours in acting and writing, but art remains my abiding passion. Gloria Vanderbilt abideactart Change image and share on social
In film or on stage, in reflecting life through art, an actor has a second take or another day with his or her performance if something goes wrong. Bullfighters are spies crossing into enemy lines. Any mistake, no matter how minor or trivial, is potentially fatal. Brin-Jonathan Butler actorartbullfighter share on social
My anxiety level of my own work and what I'm doing and focusing on my art and all of that stuff? That's fundamental. Sufjan Stevens anxietyartfocus Change image and share on social
Among the mysteries of the creative ego is how the transcendence of what artists do is their own response to the darkness of who they are, and the same personal darkness that is at odds with the art is what propels artists to the light of what they create. Steve Erickson artartistcreate share on social
The passion for art is, as for believers, very religious. It unites people, its message is of common humanity. Art has become my religion - others pray in church. It's a banality, but you don't possess art, it possesses you. It's like falling in love. Francois Pinault artbanalitybeliever share on social
My mission is not to forbid French art. If the quality is there, I buy; if the quality isn't there, I don't. Francois Pinault artbuyforbid Change image and share on social
Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence. Henri Matisse advantagedrawexpressive Change image and share on social
I'm in this whole flow of doing certain art pieces without commerce. Jada Pinkett Smith artcommerceflow Change image and share on social
