If there isn't at least the threat of violence in art, it tends to be kind of tiresome. Teller artkindthreat Change image and share on social
I like Betsy Ross as a model, too, the quilting bee, sitting around with your friends making art, asking what they think, so that you get the benefit of everyone's opinions and so it's not just about you in your you-dom. Kiki Smith artbeebenefit share on social
Democracy has always been in crisis: democracy is all about practicing the art of bearable dissatisfaction. In democratic societies, people often complain about their leaders and their institutions. The gap between the ideal democracy and the existing one cannot be bridged. Ivan Krastev artbearablebridge share on social
My parents did not discourage me but could not understand how I could make a living by art. Their idea of an artist was a person who was condemned to starvation. Jacob Epstein artartistcondemn Change image and share on social
I'm normal. I just had a different occupation for a while, and when you're in a different occupation, you have to carry yourself a different way. Most of my art is me bringing you stories from that era of my life. My life now is kind of boring. Ice T artborebring share on social
As long as there are musicians who have a passion for spontaneity, for creating something that's never been before, the art form of jazz will flourish. Charlie Haden artcreateflourish Change image and share on social
I have nothing to hide in art. The initial force alone can bring anyone to the end he must attain. Paul Cezanne artattainbring Change image and share on social
My father was a painter and he taught art. He once said to me, 'I never knew an Indian child who could not draw.' N. Scott Momaday artchilddraw Change image and share on social
I didn't have any interest in traditional art. Cindy Sherman artinteresttraditional Change image and share on social
