The current climate doesn't represent a threat to the production of art but to the market. I think it's time for artists to get over auction houses, galleries, and high-production-value exhibitions and start using our voices again. — 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
