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One doesn't make art for other people, even though I am very concerned with the viewer
Anish Kapoor
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Art is a personal expression rather than solely a means to please or cater to the audience.

Anish Kapoor emphasizes that the true essence of creating art lies in personal expression and experience. While he acknowledges the importance of the viewer, he suggests that the motive behind art should stem from the artist’s own vision and creativity, rather than a desire for validation or approval from an audience.

Themes

ArtExpressionArtistViewerCreation

In practice

Example use cases

During a gallery opening when discussing the intentions behind the artwork.

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