Art Quote by Art in America; Picasso: A Symposium John Jacobus
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““Part of the problem [with Picasso's fame] lies with the artist himself - at that point when Picasso stopped making art and began making Picassos...it is a potentially fatal side-effect of success for any artist... Would it be a parody of modernism's self-referentiality to describe this point as one where the artist stops thinking like an artist and starts [painting] like an art historian?””
About This Quote
Picasso’s fame led him to produce works about himself rather than original art, a danger of success that can stifle true artistic creation.
In simple terms: Success can cause artists to become self‑referential, losing authentic creation.
Key Takeaway
Stay true to creative purpose despite fame.
Themes
art
success
self‑reference
creativity
identity
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artist mentorship
- creative workshops
- career planning
Key Concepts
artistic integrity
modernism critique
psychology of fame
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fame affect your creative process?
- Can self‑reference ever be productive?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overgeneralize individual experiences.
![“We quickly became friends with other art faculty members such as the ceramist Jim Leedy and his wife Jean and art historian/artist Bill Kortlander and his wife Betty. I also began taking classes in Southeast Asian history with John Cady, who had resigned from his position at the U.S.[CB4] [mo5]…” quote by Mallory M. O'Connor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/315/mallory-m-o-connor-58671_art_we-quickly-became-friends-with-other-art_735139.jpg)
