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Quote by Jenny Holzer

“The epiphany for me was that I wasnt a writer, and I had to do something with these texts. I put them in the streets as posters.”

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Jenny Holzer

Jenny Holzer is an American contemporary artist known for her poetry and public art works. Her works often explore themes of power, politics, and gender, presented through poetry, sculpture, and installation art, and have had a wide-reaching impact in the art world. more

“Well, I think in trying to make life seem real enough that one is moved to do something about the more atrocious things. By going really far afield into a completely fake world, maybe there's a chance to make things resonant somehow - or in this case, truly terrifying. To make it as bad as the real stuff that's happening.”

Thinking World Trying Wells Real Enough Seems Stuff Chance Cases Happenings Moved Fake Real Stuff Fake World

Author:Jenny Holzer

“When people make judgments they close all the possibility around them.”

People Possibility Judgment

Author:Jeff Koons

“For me, art really starts with acceptance, self trust. Wherever you come to with art, its perfect. You dont have to come with anything. What you bring to something is the art. Thats where its found. Its found within you.”

Art Self Found Perfect Acceptance Within You Self Trust

Author:Jeff Koons

“I've always enjoyed feeling a connection to the avant-garde, such as Dada and surrealism and pop art. The only thing the artist can do is be honest with themselves and make the art they want to make. That's what I've always done.”

Want Art Done Feelings Artist Can Do Honest Connections Pops Enjoyed Being Honest Surrealism Avant Garde Pop Art

Author:Jeff Koons