Art Quote by David Bowie
“There's just some dysfunctionalism with artists. There are good things and bad things about being an artist, and the good thing is, sometimes you get an inside line on what's really happening. You develop these strange antennae that clue you in to what's really going on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: David Bowie on Art, 1995
Artists develop intuition that reveals deeper truths, despite the field’s contradictions.
In simple terms: Artists gain a special sense of reality.
Key Takeaway
Trust your artistic intuition.
Themes
art
intuition
contradiction
Mood
introspective
enigmatic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- art criticism
- personal expression
Key Concepts
creativity
perception
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your “antenna” guide your work?
- When does intuition mislead?
A Different Perspective
Such intuition can be misinterpreted by audiences.
