I want to make beautiful paintings. But I don't make beautiful paintings by putting beautiful paint on a canvas with a beautiful motif. It just doesn't work. I expect my paintings to be strong and surprising. — Albert Oehlen Copy Share Image
If someone stands in front of one of my paintings and says, 'This is just a mess', the word 'just' is not so good, but 'mess' might be right. Why not a mess? If it makes you say, 'Wow, I've… — Albert Oehlen Copy Share Image
I'm not a big theory person. So when I get asked questions that demand serious statements, I just make it up. — Albert Oehlen Copy Share Image
I painted with acrylic paint, and the reason why I went to oil was mainly because I didn't control it. I was looking for… — Albert Oehlen Copy Share Image
I want to make beautiful paintings. But I don't make beautiful paintings by putting beautiful paint on a canvas with a beautiful motif. It… — Albert Oehlen Copy Share Image
If someone stands in front of one of my paintings and says, 'This is just a mess', the word 'just' is not so good,… — Albert Oehlen Copy Share Image
