There's a certain kind of research you have to listen to - the factual stuff, not opinion. Facts are facts. Sugar is sweet - it's not a matter of opinion. It just is.
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The artist is a collector of things imaginary or real. He accumulates things with the same enthusiasm that a little boy stuffs his pockets. The scrap heap and the museum are embraced with equal curiosity. He takes snapshots, makes notes and records impressions on tablecloths or newspapers, on backs of envelopes or matchbooks. Why one thing and not another is part of the mystery, but he is omnivorous.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Artists gather and cherish various inspirations, both real and imaginary, reflecting their boundless curiosity.
This quote by Paul Rand emphasizes the nature of an artist as a collector of experiences, thoughts, and images from the world around them. It suggests that artists have an insatiable curiosity, finding value in everything, whether it is the mundane or the extraordinary, and that their artistic expressions are informed by a diverse range of inputs that capture their imagination.
Themes
ArtistCollectionCuriosityImaginationInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
In a seminar on creativity, to illustrate the importance of gathering diverse experiences.
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