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Art Quote by Donald Judd

“If someone says it's art, it's art.” quote by Donald Judd
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“If someone says it's art, it's art.”

Donald Judd

About This Quote

Source Essay: Art and Object, Donald Judd, 1965

Art is defined by consensus; if a community accepts something as art, it becomes art.

In simple terms: Consensus defines art.

Key Takeaway

Respect collective judgment.

Themes

art definition culture

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • gallery curation
  • public installations
  • art education

Key Concepts

aesthetics social construction

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who decides what counts as art?
  • Can art exist without audience?
A Different Perspective

Artistic value can be subjective and contested.

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