There must be some one quality without which a work of art cannot exist; possessing which, in the least degree, no work is altogether worthless. Clive Bell altogetherartdegree Change image and share on social
The only way to avoid being unhappy is to close yourself up in Art and to count for nothing all the rest. Gustave Flaubert artavoidclose Change image and share on social
I think there is a hunger for things that wake you up, something that makes you peel back your eyes, that reminds you that you are alive. Art is at its best when it is in the 'now.' Doug Aitken aliveartback Change image and share on social
One of the core reasons for creating 'Station to Station' was to provide a space for exploration and cultural friction between different mediums. It should be natural for mediums like music, film and art to cross over, and we wanted to empower that process. Doug Aitken artcorecreate share on social
I am here on Earth to express myself, and the many media of art are my magic carpets that allow me the freedom to do so. Brandon Boyd artcarpetearth Change image and share on social
Criticism is the windows and chandeliers of art: it illuminates the enveloping darkness in which art might otherwise rest only vaguely discernible, and perhaps altogether unseen. George Jean Nathan altogetherartchandelier Change image and share on social
You always feel like rock critics are frustrated musicians. I envy musicians their ability to live their art and share it with an audience, in the moment. Todd Haynes abilityartaudience Change image and share on social
The most powerful words in English are 'Tell me a story,' words that are intimately related to the complexity of history, the origins of language, the continuity of the species, the taproot of our humanity, our singularity, and art itself. Pat Conroy artcomplexitycontinuity share on social
Music and art and culture is escapism, and escapism sometimes is healthy for people to get away from reality. The problem is when they stay there. Chuck D artcultureescapism Change image and share on social
One of the things I love about opera is that it's the combination of all the art forms, and certainly the world of fashion is a big deal in it. Joyce DiDonato artbigcombination Change image and share on social
