Add Quote by C.D. Wright
“One opinion I share with the Dadaists is that art-making presupposes a revolutionary state of mind. Assimilating the practice into commodity or symbol of status nullifies its fundamental aims; therefore at the center of my own adherence to to this ranginess in taste is that it doesn't add up to membership in a private club. The differences choose me. There are so many approaches, so many innovative moves, so many oddly shaped ears in the field; may they never sing in unison.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Dadaist Influence” by C.D. Wright, 1995
Art must remain a radical, non‑conformist act; turning it into a commodity or status symbol destroys its revolutionary purpose.
In simple terms: Art should stay radical, not become a status symbol.
Key Takeaway
Preserve art’s radical spirit.
Themes
art
revolution
authenticity
nonconformity
Mood
defiant
critical
Type
manifesto
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- artist collectives
- public installations
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
Dadaism
commodification
aesthetic autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists keep work authentic in a market?
- What structures protect artistic freedom?
A Different Perspective
Commercial pressures can co‑opt radical art, limiting its impact.
