Art Quote by Alain Badiou
“Art attests to what is inhuman in man.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Logics of Worlds", 2006, philosophical essay on humanity
Art reveals the aspects of humanity that transcend ordinary experience, exposing a deeper, non-human dimension.
In simple terms: Art shows humanity’s beyond‑human side.
Key Takeaway
Explore the uncanny in artistic expression.
Themes
philosophy
art
humanity
Mood
thoughtful
provocative
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- museum c
- experimental theater
- digital installations
- psychological therapy
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
ontological critique
the uncanny
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes art feel beyond human?
- How does this perspective affect moral judgment?
A Different Perspective
Not all art is intentionally inhuman.
![“[W]e are the heirs of a past of rope, fire, and murder. I for one am not ashamed of this past. My shame is for those who became so inhuman that they could inflict this torture upon us.” quote by Martin Luther King, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ae7/martin-luther-king-jr-127_ashamed_w-e-are-the-heirs-of-a-past-of-rope-fire_62341.jpg)
