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The best works do not necessarily get to auction. I like…

“The best works do not necessarily get to auction. I like to draw, so maybe I give you a little drawing. And then eventually it ends up at auction. And then critics say, 'Oh, that's a bad drawing!' Well, I didn't say it was so wonderful.” quote by Marlene Dumas
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“The best works do not necessarily get to auction. I like to draw, so maybe I give you a little drawing. And then eventually it ends up at auction. And then critics say, 'Oh, that's a bad drawing!' Well, I didn't say it was so wonderful.”

Marlene Dumas

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Notes that artistic work may be undervalued, yet creators share for personal fulfillment, not acclaim.

In simple terms: Art is for creation, not validation.

Key Takeaway

Create for personal satisfaction.

Themes

art creativity validation

Mood

introspective creative

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • studio practice
  • gallery shows
  • online sharing
  • private commissions

Key Concepts

artist’s intent market dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure success beyond sales?
  • What drives you to keep creating?
A Different Perspective

Commercial success can be fleeting; criticism may discourage.

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