Artists are never complete people. But if it's art that completes them, then what is taken away? Alexander Theroux artartistcomplete Change image and share on social
Artists are never wrong when they paint revolution with the beautiful dress and with the sword. On the horse or by foot. Because revolution is a woman. Hugo Chavez artistbeautifuldress Change image and share on social
Artists are not cheerleaders, and we're not the heads of tourism boards. We expose and discuss what is problematic, what is contradictory, what is hurtful and what is silenced in the culture we're in. Junot Diaz artistboardcheerleader Change image and share on social
Artists are notoriously snooty and suspicious of anything coming from the business community. David Byrne artistbusinesscome Change image and share on social
Artists are overcompensating with this aggressive, energetic, hyperstimulating music - it's like someone shaking you. But it can't move people on an emotional level. Thomas Bangalter aggressiveartistemotional Change image and share on social
Artists are taught to be humble about their impact, especially in folk music. It's so ingrained that I have a hard time even thinking I had any impact other than what a normal hit song would have. Janis Ian artistfolkhard Change image and share on social
Artists are the monks of the bourgeois state. Cesare Pavese artistbourgeoismonk Change image and share on social
Artists are the people that no matter what, pick up the pen, pick up a paintbrush. They take the time to translate what is happening to create something that resonates deeply with the rest of the people that are caught in the middle of their own reality. Anna Deavere Smith artistcatchcreate share on social
Artists are traditionally resistant to labels. Patti Smith artistlabelresistant Change image and share on social
Artists are very young, and say, Um, ok, to these industry dudes. Nikki Sixx artistdudeindustry Change image and share on social