My father came to Chennai at the age of 16 from a village in Coimbatore. He was an artist and was clear he wanted to do something, so he came to Chennai and joined an art course for eight years before he came into films. Suriya ageartartist share on social
As I discovered music, especially Rock 'n Roll, new territory was opened to me. I was lured by the unbridled rhythm of this art form. It was like gasoline on the fire of my youthful spirit. Taylor Hanson artdiscoverfire Change image and share on social
Art is a private thing, the artist makes it for himself; a comprehensible work is the product of a journalist. We need works that are strong, straight, precise, and forever beyond understanding. Kenneth Tynan artartistcomprehensible Change image and share on social
My imagination can picture no fairer happiness than to continue living for art. Clara Schumann artcontinuefair Change image and share on social
Figure skating is a mixture of art and sport. Katarina Witt artfiguremixture Change image and share on social
Chance gives rise to thoughts, and chance removes them; no art can keep or acquire them. Blaise Pascal acquireartchance Change image and share on social
With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft. Henri Matisse colorenergyobtain Change image and share on social
What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue. Henri Matisse armchairartbalance share on social
I remember when I did 'Mrityudand' there was this big hoo-ha, and people were asking me why I was doing an art movie, and I would just tell them that, 'You know, what's the big deal, it's a movie.' I'm so glad that's a thing of the past. Madhuri Dixit artbigdeal share on social
I'm very happy to hear that my work inspires writers and painters. It's the most beautiful compliment, the greatest reward. Art should always be an exchange. Nick Cave artbeautifulcompliment Change image and share on social
