An artist carries on throughout his life a mysterious, uninterrupted conversation with his public.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Artists maintain a lifelong, ongoing relationship with their audience.
- In plain terms
- Creating art is a constant dialogue between maker and viewer.
- What can you take from it?
- Art is a continuous connection, not a one-time event.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does art connect us?
- What does an artist owe their public?
Another view
Not all artists actively engage with their audience.
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Love the public the way you love your mother.
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