Right angles don't attract me. Nor straight, hard and inflexible lines created by man.
Oscar NiemeyerRead
Nobody really needs a painting. It's something you kind of create value for in a way that you don't with a company. It's an act of collective faith what an object is worth. Maintaining that value system is part of what a dealer does, not just making a transaction but making sure that important art feels important.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The value of art is subjective and shaped by communal belief rather than inherent necessity.
This quote emphasizes the idea that art holds value not because it fulfills a basic need, but due to the collective faith and appreciation of society. It highlights the role of art dealers in maintaining and communicating this perceived value, ensuring that art is recognized and appreciated for its significance rather than merely treated as a transactional item.
Themes
ArtValueSubjectiveCollective FaithAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
In a gallery opening speech to highlight the importance of art beyond its commercial value.
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