The sole substitute for an experience which we have not ourselves lived through is art and literature. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn artexperienceliterature Change image and share on social
I did pose for 'Black and White' magazine, a prestigious, artistic publication, several years ago... I did this as a piece of art and make no apologies for the creative decisions I've made as an artist in my 20-year career. Andrea Thompson agoapologyart share on social
Art begins with resistance - at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor. Andre Gide artbegincreate Change image and share on social
I go to universities to talk to the students and teach them how to watch movies. Movies have so many elements - acting, music, art direction, costumes. I also tell them not to watch pirated movies. At the cinema, they can enjoy the big screen and the surround sound. Andrew Lau actartbig share on social
Artists are never complete people. But if it's art that completes them, then what is taken away? Alexander Theroux artartistcomplete Change image and share on social
I don't know if One Direction will stand the test of time. I have a niece who goes crazy for them. But the only way to judge art is to wait and see if it becomes evergreen. This takes a bit of time. Adele is a very good musician and I'd like to sing with her. But, again, time will tell if her music will become evergreen. Andrea Bocelli adeleartbite share on social
Logic: The art of thinking and reasoning in strict accordance with the limitations and incapacities of the human misunderstanding. Ambrose Bierce accordancearthuman Change image and share on social
China is an old nation with a colourful history. Its booming economy has triggered an appetite and a curiosity around the world for its art and culture, one that continues to grow. I can, however, tell people that it is a show with no actor. Ai Weiwei actorappetiteart share on social
The art market was very different before the mid-1980s: then, art was all about passion, whereas now it's become a commodity. Adam Clayton 1980sartcommodity Change image and share on social
Art flourishes where there is a sense of adventure. Alfred North Whitehead adventureartflourish Change image and share on social