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
Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aesthetic enjoyment is recognition of the pattern. Alfred North Whitehead aestheticartenjoyment Change image and share on social
The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order. Alfred North Whitehead amidartchange Change image and share on social
I think it is more of an intuitive, circular kind of personality, for starters. And, as I say of horses, the secret to breeding great horses is the three B's: bones, brains, and balance. If you look at art, it shares some of the same qualities. Alice Walton artbalancebone share on social
For me, there is very little difference between magic and art. To me, the ultimate act of magic is to create something from nothing: It's like when the stage magician pulls the rabbit from the hat. Alan Moore actartcreate Change image and share on social
I always think that art is a form of sacrifice. Alejandro Jodorowsky artformsacrifice Change image and share on social
I take leave of Prome and her towering god, Shwa Lan-dau, at whose base I have been laboring with the kindest intentions for the last three months and a half. Too firmly founded art thou to be overthrown at present; but the children of those who now plaster thee with gold will yet pull thee down, nor leave one brick upon another. Adoniram Judson artbasebrick share on social
You don't have a balanced life if you don't have art. Agnes Gund artbalancelife Change image and share on social