Embarrassing Quote by Bruce Nauman Download Open image “I don't like to think about being an influence. It's embarrassing.” — Bruce Nauman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.4 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Embarrassing Influence Power
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In art, the only one who really knows whether what you've done is honest is the artist. — Bruce Nauman Copy Share Image
I like to combine different aspects in my work, to cover different areas, but I do see them as being separate. — Bruce Nauman Copy Share Image
If I was an artist, and I was in the studio, then whatever I was doing in the studio must be art. — Bruce Nauman Copy Share Image
A good teacher is like a good artist. They go right to the most difficult part of whatever's going on. — Bruce Nauman Copy Share Image
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Pete and Repeat were sitting on a wall. Pete fell off. Who was left? Repeat. — Bruce Nauman Copy Share Image
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