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
The art of mastering life is the prerequisite for all further forms of expression, whether they are paintings, sculptures, tragedies, or musical compositions. Paul Klee artcompositionexpression Change image and share on social
When looking at any significant work of art, remember that a more significant one probably has had to be sacrificed. Paul Klee artremembersacrifice Change image and share on social
I'm always trying to find 'connections' between things. That art is the juxtaposition of a lot of things that seem unrelated but add up to something recognizable. Pat Metheny addartconnection Change image and share on social
I haven't ever found any great writing on that wonderful and often unappreciated art form, the insult. Dick Cavett artfindform Change image and share on social
And I know I'm supposed to feel guilty for wanting people to buy my books... and books in general? Novels and poetry, they belong to the realm of art. How dirty of us to try to hawk art! But, after a decade of hand-wringing and apologies, I can't quite muster the guilt anymore. Julianna Baggott anymoreapologyart share on social
Art is like baby shoes. When you coat them with gold, they can no longer be worn. John Updike artbabycoat Change image and share on social
And finally, no matter how good the science gets, there are problems that inevitably depend on judgement, on art, on a feel for financial markets. Martin Feldstein artdependfeel Change image and share on social
I like uncertainty in roles, and I like uncertainty in art, really. Martin Freeman artroleuncertainty Change image and share on social
When you make work, your goal might not be first and foremost to have as many people as possible see it, but it might be more about honing your craft as a storyteller or making art, but, there's no doubt about it, you want lots of people to see it. Jim McKay artcraftdoubt share on social
