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Artist Quote by Andy Warhol

“I like money on the wall. Say you were going to buy a $200,000 painting. I think you should take that money, tie it up, and hang it on the wall. Then when someone visited you the first thing they would see is the money on the wall.” quote by Andy Warhol
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““I like money on the wall. Say you were going to buy a $200,000 painting. I think you should take that money, tie it up, and hang it on the wall. Then when someone visited you the first thing they would see is the money on the wall.””

Andy Warhol

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art & Money, 1975

The speaker suggests displaying wealth visibly as a status symbol, turning money into decorative art.

In simple terms: Show money on a wall to showcase wealth.

Key Takeaway

Consider the impact of conspicuous consumption.

Themes

wealth status art consumerism

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • home décor
  • gallery exhibition
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

symbolic capital visual economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does displaying money say about personal values?
  • Does conspicuous consumption affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

Visible wealth can provoke envy or criticism and may not reflect true value.

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