“To be different is a negative motive, and no creative thought or created thing grows out of a negative impulse. A negative impulse is always frustrating. And to be different means ‘not like this’ and ‘not like that.’ And the ‘not like’—that’s why postmodernism, with the prefix of ‘post,’ couldn’t work. No negative impulse can work, can produce any happy creation. Only a positive one.”
Quote by Eva Zeisel
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Eva Zeisel
Eva Zeisel was an outstanding industrial designer known for her innovative contributions to the field of ceramic design. Born on November 13, 1906, and passing away on December 30, 2011, her work was celebrated for its simplicity, functionality, and aesthetic value. more
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