When I have an exhibition, I usually arrange it so that if…
“When I have an exhibition, I usually arrange it so that if people want to, they can spend two hours there. That way, people who like it don't feel cheated when they go. I want them to walk into the exhibition space and look low and at other levels and angles. The same with emotions. I want them to be emotionally manipulated, to come out feeling something. I want them to laugh, smile, feel sad. Even if they feel angry, that's okay.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The artist wants viewers to have ample time to engage with her work, encouraging emotional manipulation that leads to a range of feelings, from joy to anger.
In simple terms: Give people time to feel and reflect on art.
Key Takeaway
Allow viewers to fully experience and feel art.
Themes
art
emotional engagement
viewer experience
Mood
thoughtful
provocative
Type
conceptual
experiential
When to use this quote
- gallery visits
- art workshops
- public installations
Key Concepts
psychology of perception
curation
emotional manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can art provoke emotions without feeling manipulative?
- What balance is needed between guidance and freedom?
A Different Perspective
Emotional manipulation can be perceived as coercive.