All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.
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From my standpoint, being an artist, I want to see what the new construction is between artist and audience.
Interpretation
What this quote means
David Bowie explores the evolving relationship between artists and their audiences.
In this quote, David Bowie expresses his desire to understand how the connection between artists and their audiences is changing. He suggests that the role of the artist and the experience of the audience are in a state of constant evolution and that he is curious about what new forms this relationship may take in the future.
Themes
ArtistAudienceRelationshipEvolutionConstruction
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about modern art and its reception, you might use this quote to highlight the shifting dynamics in artistic expression.
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