Scientists do stand on the shoulders of giants, just as do writers. Conversely, in the arts we do make discoveries. We do refine our tools. So I am arguing with, or at least playing with, the idea that art never improves. Ian Mcewan argueartconversely share on social
The sinews of art and literature, like those of war, are money. Samuel Butler artliteraturemoney Change image and share on social
I am by trade a designer, and I did Fine Art for my degree. Samantha Cameron artdegreedesigner Change image and share on social
I had just arrived in New York from California. I was nineteen years old and excited beyond belief. I was an art student and an acting student and behaved as most young actors did - meaning that there was no such thing as a good actor, 'cause you yourself hadn't shown up yet. Robert Redford actactorarrive share on social
Take care to sell your horse before he dies. The art of life is passing losses on. Robert Frost artcarehorse Change image and share on social
Clothing is viral, impermanent in a way that public art cannot be. So I like thinking of how corporate-created clothing can be seen as a form of public art. Jim Drain artclthecorporate Change image and share on social
Every artist was first an amateur. Ralph Waldo Emerson amateurartist Change image and share on social
Artists complain about the art world until it starts rubbing their back, then they have their love affair with it. Rachel Kushner affairartartist Change image and share on social
I admire writers who succeed at what I consider the first demand of art: that the artist vivisect himself without pity, without hesitation, determined to reveal whatever he might find. Kathryn Harrison admireartartist Change image and share on social
