Artist Quote by Anish Kapoor
“One cannot set out to make a work that's spiritual. What is a contemporary iconography for the spiritual? Is it some fuzzy space?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Basel 2017, Anish Kapoor discussing spirituality in contemporary art
Explores difficulty of defining spirituality in modern visual culture and questions what visual symbols represent the sacred today
In simple terms: Finding modern symbols for the sacred is challenging
Key Takeaway
Consider how everyday objects can convey deeper meaning
Themes
art
spirituality
symbolism
contemporary culture
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- gallery installations
- public monuments
- digital media
- personal meditation spaces
Key Concepts
iconography
aesthetic theory
cultural meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- What symbols feel sacred to you?
- Can art replace traditional religious symbols?
A Different Perspective
Spirituality may be reduced to aesthetic trend without depth
