I think novels - or any art form - can have a powerful impact on people's perceptions of race, particularly if they draw attention to the absurd inconsistencies and stereotypes we all carry around with us and don't want to think about. Jess Row absurdartattention share on social
There are no categories in contemporary art. There are no rules. Artists are given the freedom to make and create whatever they please and call it whatever they please. I identify with that system, or lack of system, much more than I do the landscape of contemporary publishing. James Frey artartistcall share on social
There has been no great surprise, no sudden revelation. I knew pretty much what I was getting into. What I've learned is that a restaurant can be as much of an art as you want it to be, but it has to be a successful business first. Charlie Trotter artbusinessgreat share on social
Art will never be able to exist without nature. Pierre Bonnard artexistnature Change image and share on social
When I was a teenager, my dad watched my films and told me I could go to art college and study animation. He made me see that I could do this for a living. Nick Park animationartcollege Change image and share on social
Facts can be turned into art if one is artful enough. Paul Simon artartfulfact Change image and share on social
Telling lies is a fault in a boy, an art in a lover, an accomplishment in a bachelor, and second-nature in a married man. Helen Rowland accomplishmentartbachelor Change image and share on social
Many artists and scholars have pointed out that ultimately art depends on human nature. Steven Pinker artartistdepend Change image and share on social
What is the art world? I never really understood. I started doing this stuff to do what I want to do. Not to be this or that. Urs Fischer artstartstuff Change image and share on social
I personally want to work with great directors and great actors. My thing is about being inspired. You want money to come, but money doesn't always come with great art. At the end of the day, it's about being satisfied with yourself as a human being. It's important to me to try to make that happen. Scott Cohen actorartday share on social