Music and love are the only accomplishments of humanity which do not, in an absolute sense, have to be called attempts with unsuitable means.
Georg SimmelRead
The passion for art is, as for believers, very religious. It unites people, its message is of common humanity. Art has become my religion - others pray in church. It's a banality, but you don't possess art, it possesses you. It's like falling in love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art has a profound and unifying power, akin to a religious experience, that can deeply affect individuals.
Francois Pinault compares the passion for art to religious devotion, suggesting that art has the power to connect people through a shared understanding of humanity. He conveys the idea that art is not something that can be owned; instead, it possesses those who create or appreciate it, leading to a transformative experience much like falling in love.
Themes
ArtPassionHumanityReligionLove
In practice
Example use cases
In a gallery opening speech to emphasize the importance of art in bringing people together.
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