Artist Quote by Edward Ruscha
“I'm interested in glorifying something that we in the world would say doesn't deserve being glorified. Something that's forgotten, focused on as though it were some sort of sacred object.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Artforum, 1975
Glorifying the overlooked reveals hidden value and challenges cultural hierarchies.
In simple terms: Celebrate the forgotten.
Find worth in the ignored.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- public art
- education
- media criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What forgotten subjects deserve attention today?
- How can we honor without idealizing?
Glorification may romanticize harmful narratives.