There is no logical reason why the camel of great art should pass through the needle of mob intelligence. Rebecca West artcamelgreat Change image and share on social
A work of art is a world in itself reflecting senses and emotions of the artist's world. Hans Hofmann artartistemotion Change image and share on social
When the impulses which stir us to profound emotion are integrated with the medium of expression, every interview of the soul may become art. This is contingent upon mastery of the medium. Hans Hofmann artcontingentemotion Change image and share on social
Through a painting we can see the whole world. Hans Hofmann paintworld Change image and share on social
As much as I hate his movies, Oliver Stone has an aspiration I admire, and that is that he wants his art to be part of what makes and changes public policy and cultural practice. Tony Kushner admireartaspiration Change image and share on social
Artists know that diligence counts as much, if not more, as inspiration; in art, as in politics, patience counts as much as revolution. Tony Kushner artartistcount Change image and share on social
Art has nothing to do with politics. It is the freest thing in the world. Tatyana Tolstaya artfreepolitic Change image and share on social
Excellent teachers showered on to us like meteors: Biology teachers holding up human brains, English teachers inspiring us with a personal ideological fierceness about Tolstoy and Plato, Art teachers leading us through the slums of Boston, then back to the easel to hurl public school gouache with social awareness and fury. Sylvia Plath artawarenessbiology share on social
I know that I am an excellent live performer. I know that I have spent my life paying attention to my art form, developing my art form, worrying about my show and what it is I'm bringing to people, making sure that I give them a fine trade. They get a two-hour show, sometimes a three-hour show, for a decent price. Gallagher artattentionbring share on social
Black literature is taught as sociology, as tolerance, not as a serious, rigorous art form. Toni Morrison artblackform Change image and share on social