Based on my experience, it's considerably difficult to force a donkey into doing something it perceives to be dangerous for whatever reason. — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
Provocations are like a Molotov cocktail. They only work one time out of ten, but when it works, it can also be dangerous for the arm that is throwing it. It's the price that has to be paid. — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
I am fascinated by the idea of employing beautiful images as a device to convey something extremely disturbing in an apparently harmless way. — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
The market is like a machine that needs to be constantly excited. It needs to constantly produce wealth and more excitement. There are some… — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
Part of the blame can be put at the artists' door, too - no question. But I see our involvement more as a consequence.… — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
I would describe myself as a tallish, shy, middle-aged man who equally loves his work and his freedom. And a good liar! — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
I produce so little that the works have to be editioned. Otherwise, I don't survive. Also, editioning is relevant for communication. If you make… — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
Damien Hirst knows how to drive super-fast cars... I love my bicycle. — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
My aim is to be as open and as incomprehensible as possible. There has to be a perfect balance between open and shut. — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
Work was always necessary to survive. Then I decided the goal should be to survive without working. But now I have much more work… — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
I'm not saying the 1970s was a golden age - I don't believe such a thing exists in art . . . It would… — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
If you are searching to figure out what is true and what is not, you will have a sad life. It means you have… — Maurizio Cattelan Copy Share Image
