Art Quotes
“In every work of art the subject is primordial, whether the artist knows it or not. The measure of the formal qualities is only a sign of the measure of the artist's obsession with his subject the form is always in proportion to the obsession.”
“It seems almost backwards to me that my music seems the more emotional outlet, and the art stuff seems more about ideas.”
-- David Byrne
“The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep.”
-- Paul Strand
“If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I do and in my art or music, then in that respect you can call me that... I believe in what I do, and I'll say it.”
-- John Lennon