We know the seductive alchemy of art. To transform private anguish into a narrative of truth, if not beauty; to make sense where there was none; to bring order out of chaos - these are the promises art makes. Kathryn Harrison alchemyanguishart share on social
Art is so subjective, and people can react however they want. Jennifer Aniston artpeoplereact Change image and share on social
The worst state of affairs is when science begins to concern itself with art. Paul Klee affairartbad Change image and share on social
Why do people want to know exactly who I am? Am I a poet? Am I this or that? I've always made people wary. First they called me a rock poet. Then I was a poet that dabbled in rock. Then I was a rock person who dabbled in art. Patti Smith artcalldabble share on social
My family always encouraged my drawing ability. Kids in school who teased me about my reading would get out of their seats and stand behind my desk as I worked and go, 'Wow, you can really draw.' Later, I earned a degree in Fine Art and got a Ph.D. in Art History. Patricia Polacco abilityartdegree share on social
In the early 2000s, I was introduced to the noble art of kickboxing, it thrilled me, and I loved it. I loved the honour and the discipline, and I also loved the punching. Nick Frost 2000sartdiscipline Change image and share on social
I like the idea that you can paint something outdoors, and anyone can see it. It's open to anyone, and people have to deal with it. In the gallery, it's the same 150 people on the San Francisco art scene. There's a dynamic on the street that's definitely more interesting. Barry McGee artdealdynamic share on social
I have tons of art books. I have them all over the place. They are in my car, in my bag, and in my studio. There are books around me all the time. Barry McGee artbagbook Change image and share on social
I think most people have creative ideas and have very strange, unorthodox impulses of things that they can do with their lives. I've had many of these over the years, but I decided the more important question was, 'When did I start calling this art?' Vik Muniz artcallcreative share on social
