Any work that aspires, however humbly, to the condition of art should carry its justification in every line. Joseph Conrad artaspirecarry Change image and share on social
Madonna remains the most visible performer on the planet, as well as one of the wealthiest, but would anyone seriously say that artistic self-development is her primary motivating principle? She is too busy with Kabbalah, fashion merchandising, adoption melodramas, the gym, and ill-starred horseback riding to study art. Camille Paglia adoptionartartistic share on social
I define my work as a feminist act and a political act because I'm black and a woman. You don't necessarily have to claim that, but the act of making art itself is a political and feminist act when you're a woman. Mickalene Thomas actartblack share on social
The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur must master. Richard Branson artdelegationentrepreneur Change image and share on social
The true art of memory is the art of attention. Samuel Johnson artattentionmemory Change image and share on social
Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass. Fran Lebowitz abilityartisticburn share on social
Growing up, I found I was good at two things: Art and Math. To hear my parents say it, though, it was only, 'John is good at Math.' John Maeda artfindgood Change image and share on social
People assume that a lot of pop artists don't write their songs. That, for me, is super frustrating because I think it detracts from some of the art and some of the craft of what we do. I'm at the helm of it, and I think that is what people don't see. Ricki-Lee Coulter artartistassume share on social
As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, their luster. Thomas Guthrie artgraceluster Change image and share on social