Art Quote by Asger Jorn
“Those who try to combat the production of shoddy pictures are enemies of the best art today... It always feels tragic to see people labouring to saw off the branch they are sitting on.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art and Authenticity, 1965
Criticizing low‑quality productions harms true art; it’s tragic when creators undermine their own foundations.
In simple terms: Attacking poor art harms the best art.
Protect artistic integrity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Film reviews
- art exhibitions
- publishing
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “best” art?
- How can creators avoid self‑sabotage?
May stifle experimental work.