I was originally going to be a lawyer, and the only thing I remember from the art of cross-examination is - you can see this one coming up Sixth Avenue - never ask a question the answer to which you do not know. James Lipton answerartavenue share on social
To paint is a possessing rather than a picturing. Philip Guston paintpicturepossess Change image and share on social
Art must take reality by surprise. Francoise Sagan artrealitysurprise Change image and share on social
We were given clear concrete tools. The course did a great job demystifying the art of fiction writing and fostering confidence. The instructor brought complex concepts down to earth. I will miss coming here every week. Miguel Ferrer artbringclear share on social
I'm either offered window-dressing parts in large movies or little art films no one ever sees. People think the movies I end up doing are my real choices. I do the best things I'm offered. Jacqueline Bisset artchoicedress Change image and share on social
The artist himself is actually the subject in everything after, say, 1900. Eventually, art becomes so removed from the community that you have to know about the artist before you can even look at the painting, because there is a conceptual idea going on. Gus Van Sant artartistcommunity share on social
The art and culture that is New York, communications, finance, all these things help make up New York. The rest of the country should be happy that we are what we are. David Dinkins artcommunicationcountry Change image and share on social
Books and movies are different art forms with different rules. And because of that, they never translate exactly. Tom Clancy artbookform Change image and share on social
I have no illusions about my art. I am what the public made me and, consequently, I am not likely to forget my debt to them. Conrad Veidt artdebtforget Change image and share on social
Art is basically communication, and I think everyone who's a music lover has had that experience where a record or a recording has kept you company when no one else is around. And I think that is what I'm hoping that people get out of my music. Conor Oberst artbasicallycommunication share on social
