21st century Quote by David Bowie
“We were terribly excited, and I think we took it on our shoulders that we were creating the 21st century in 1971. That was the idea. And we wanted to just blast everything in the past, rather like the vorticists did at the beginning of the century in the Britain or the dadaists did Europe, you know. It was the same sensibility of everything is rubbish, and all rubbish is wonderful.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1971, Rolling Stone
The creators aimed to discard past conventions, embracing a rebellious, avant‑garde spirit that sees value in the discarded.
In simple terms: Reject the past, celebrate the discarded.
Key Takeaway
Embrace radical creativity.
Themes
innovation
rebellion
art history
Mood
energetic
provocative
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic projects
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
vorticism
dadaism
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What value lies in rejecting tradition?
- How can chaos inspire new art?
A Different Perspective
Risk of nihilism or lack of direction.
