As a species, we are most animated when our days and nights on Earth are touched by the natural world. We can find immeasurable joy in the birth of a child, a great work of art, or falling in love. Richard Louv animateartbirth Change image and share on social
I wrote in the 'War of Art' that I could divide my life neatly into two parts: before turning pro and after. After is better. Steven Pressfield artdividelife Change image and share on social
I was the nerd. Because I was reading. I wasn't into sports. I was really into art. Very geekish about comics. Assumed gay. Marlon James artassumecomic Change image and share on social
I love going to art galleries. The Tate Modern is one of my favourite things to do. But I don't invest in the history of it and I don't read up on it. I am a guy who would buy a print rather than buy an original. James McAvoy artbuyfavourite share on social
I may not be much good at most things, but if I didn't have the pleasure of planning and installing shows, and doing it better than anyone else, I would have stopped buying art many years ago. Charles Saatchi agoartbuy Change image and share on social
Art has never been a popularity contest. James Levine artcontestpopularity Change image and share on social
A great city, whose image dwells in the memory of man, is the type of some great idea. Rome represents conquest; Faith hovers over the towers of Jerusalem; and Athens embodies the pre-eminent quality of the antique world, Art. Benjamin Disraeli antiqueartathens share on social
To become truly immortal, a work of art must escape all human limits: logic and common sense will only interfere. But once these barriers are broken, it will enter the realms of childhood visions and dreams. Giorgio de Chirico artbarrierbreak share on social
I have been an art director, a book designer, a book-jacket designer and an interior designer. Milton Glaser artbookdesigner Change image and share on social
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
