In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth. Patti Smith abandonartbalance Change image and share on social
I make big objects that are simple, bright and clear, kind of ironic but hopefully funny because I love the shapes, and I get inspiration from toys and books, and I believe in art for everyone. Florentijn Hofman artbigbook Change image and share on social
People are always wondering if I am an artist or political activist or politician. Maybe I'll just clearly tell you: Whatever I do is not art. Let's say it is just objects or materials, movies or writing, but not art, OK? Ai Weiwei activistartartist share on social
And the thing that I always tried to do with important singers when I met them was to sit down and record everything they knew, give them a first real run-through of their art. Alan Lomax artgiveimportant Change image and share on social
It is a law woven into the nature of man, attested by history, by science, by literature and art, and by dally experience, that strength of mind and force of character are the supreme rulers of human affairs. Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II affairartattest share on social
Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death. Earl Wilson artcouragedeath Change image and share on social
The adoption of gloves for all contests will do more to preserve the practice of boxing than any other conceivable means. It will give pugilism new life, not only as a professional boxer's art, but as a general exercise. John Boyle O'Reilly adoptionartbox share on social
A novel, of course, is a fully self-contained work of art. You pick it up off the shelf, open it, and there it is - a whole universe waiting for you to enter. A screenplay is just a blueprint for making a movie. Until the movie is actually filmed, the script really means nothing. John Niven artblueprintcontain share on social
Theatre is the art form of the present: it exists only in the present, and then it's gone. Simon McBurney artexistform Change image and share on social
Delphine Lucielle's paintings are profound, unique, and moving. It is rare to find contemporary art that combines both beauty, innovation, and creates a new style of painting by fusing technology and nature. Delphine Lucielle is pushing the boundaries of what art is capable of. Jerry Yang artbeautyboundary share on social
