Telluride has an incredible history and reputation, and I've long known of it as a unique entity that makes a place for writers - one more aspect of this exceptional film festival in the Colorado Alps. Rachel Kushner alpaspectcolorado share on social
A lot of politics in art is just institutional critique, which, in my opinion, is not all that political. Rachel Kushner artcritiqueinstitutional Change image and share on social
Story and plot, not historical facts, are the engine of a novel, but I was committed to working through the grain of actual history and coming to something, an overall effect, which approximated truth. Rachel Kushner actualapproximatecome share on social
I spent a huge amount of time by myself. I daydreamed and learned how to be alone and not be lonely. Rachel Kushner amountdaydreamhuge Change image and share on social
I like to read novels where the author seems knowledgeable, like someone you know you could walk calmly next to through a complicated situation, and he or she would be alive to its meaning and ironies. And you wouldn't even have to mention them out loud to each other. Rachel Kushner aliveauthorcalmly share on social
It's through engagement with the world, and not separation from it, that something with meaning gets produced. Rachel Kushner engagementmeanproduce Change image and share on social
Eventually, I grew out of my interest in motorcycles because they're quite dangerous. I don't ride them anymore. But I have this history. Rachel Kushner anymoredangerouseventually Change image and share on social
I'm hesitant to ever take on the crest of the veteran. So I don't know who I am to warn the younger writer about the perils to come. I think maybe the most dangerous influence is to think you have all the answers and should be giving counsel. Rachel Kushner answercounselcrest share on social
It's really a misconception to identify the writer with the main character, given that the author creates all the characters in the book. In certain ways, I'm every character. Rachel Kushner authorbookcharacter Change image and share on social
Art is like a stock with a decent return for people in finance, and they get to feel like they are involved with culture, spend time with artists, as part of their dividend. Rachel Kushner artartistculture Change image and share on social
