Whatever China I'd been born into, I would probably still have become a painter - I loved sketching portraits as a child, and began art classes at the age 7. But if China hadn't been under Maoist rule, I might never have become a writer. Ma Jian ageartbear share on social
I began my studies in a sound and electrical engineering program, but I ultimately created a major called 'Ritual Art.' Jidenna artbegincall Change image and share on social
What I've really liked doing is combining what you might call art criticism or music criticism with something that is happening in real life. Geoff Dyer artcallcombine Change image and share on social
I think it's sad that movies and television have caused the theatre to fade as a popular art form. I hope to get young people into the theatre and expose them to Shakespeare. Kelly McGillis artcauseexpose Change image and share on social
I've never been a big fan of subtle art. I like art that gets deep into my head and starts my brain spinning with new ideas and inspiration and my whole body is full of energy. Jello Biafra artbigbody Change image and share on social
High tech is for a short time. But art is forever. People still admire a Picasso or a Van Gogh. But they don't admire the steam locomotive anymore. Barry Lam admireanymoreart Change image and share on social
I don't really consider myself a model, to be honest. I respect designers; I think it's another art, you know. Josephine de La Baume artdesignerhonest Change image and share on social
When you master the art of being fully awake to this moment, you bestow a precious gift on your soul - the experience of love. Being present is the art of the soul. Debbie Ford artawakebestow Change image and share on social
I refuse to confide and don't like it when people write about art. Balthus artconfidepeople Change image and share on social
Like all art, nonfiction film should invite, seduce, or force us to confront the most difficult, frightening or mysterious aspects of what it means to be human. Joshua Oppenheimer artaspectconfront Change image and share on social