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I always liked paintings to be walls rather than windows…

“I always liked paintings to be walls rather than windows. When we see a painting on a wall, it's a window, so I often put my paintings in the middle of the space to make a wall.” quote by Pierre Soulages
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“I always liked paintings to be walls rather than windows. When we see a painting on a wall, it's a window, so I often put my paintings in the middle of the space to make a wall.”

Pierre Soulages

About This Quote

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

He treats paintings as solid barriers, not openings, placing them centrally to become walls.

In simple terms: Paintings can act as walls, not windows.

Key Takeaway

Use art to define space.

Themes

art space perception

Mood

contemplative creative

Type

statement philosophical

When to use this quote

  • gallery design
  • interior decoration
  • public installations

Key Concepts

visual art environmental design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does a wall change your view?
  • Can a wall become a portal?
A Different Perspective

Some may see walls as limiting.

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