Contemporary art is based on that an artist is supposed to go into art history in the same way as an art historian. When the artist produces something he or she relates to it with the eye of an art… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
If a girl is in love with a poor guy and chooses him, then that is worst for her. If she chooses a rich… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
I had a choice. I could become an economist & managing director. I choose to do something else. I would have become much, much… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
Talking about success in society, no one can complain, because today everyone can choose what he or she wants. They don't just have to… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
Desire is something very egoistic. If you desire something, you also have to take the consequences of that. You have to study the market… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
When you choose your profession, you also choose your own downfall or success. If one chooses to become an artist it is 99% certain… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
I believe one must be such a big egoist that it is possible to avoid the big tendencies that cut of your head. What… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
Everything is a meaningless struggle against nothing and when people say that the world has become a better place that is a false development-optimism.… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
I have no ideals. I have no will that the world should be any better or worse or anything... Because I know that for… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
The world somehow is always the same. The only thing that can improve is the individual life. One can live a good life. One… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
The point is that only one thing matters in this world, to prepare oneself for death. One can try to be as comfortable as… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
A topic is not interesting enough until it is multi layered. There is no vigor in a motive without many layers. One also learns… — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
If you fall asleep on horseback, the horse will stop by the rock. Art is a car. Kitsch is a horse. — Odd Nerdrum Copy Share Image
