Andy warhol Quote by Genesis P-Orridge
“A real New Yorker is always someone who came here from somewhere else to avoid some kind of persecution, often sexual-preference based, or to be discovered in one of the infinite-though-no-longer-thriving alternative scenes, i.e. theater, music, dance, vaudeville, art, drag, or, in those of the greatest egos, to be 'the next Andy Warhol.'”
About This Quote
A New Yorker often seeks refuge from persecution, especially related to sexual identity, by joining vibrant artistic communities.
In simple terms: People flee oppression and join creative scenes.
Key Takeaway
Seek supportive, authentic communities.
Themes
identity
art
migration
persecution
creativity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
cultural
sociological
When to use this quote
- moving to NYC
- joining theater groups
- participating in drag shows
- building artistic networks
Key Concepts
LGBTQ+ rights
cultural diaspora
alternative art scenes
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your search for belonging?
- How does art help heal trauma?
A Different Perspective
Not all newcomers are escaping persecution; some may be drawn by ambition alone.
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![“My work doesn't have the same rules as, say, Andy [Warhol]'s work. But it's gathered together for the simple reason that we all worked with the images and objects around us.” quote by Claes Oldenburg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5ac/claes-oldenburg-10596_objects_my-work-doesn-t-have-the-same-rules-as-s_865845.jpg)
