Accommodate Quote by Gerhard Richter
“In the beginning I tried to accommodate everything there that was somewhere between art and garbage and that somehow seemed important to me and a pity to throw away. After a while, some sheets in the Atlas acquired another value, after all - that is, it seemed to me that they could stand on their own terms, not only under the protection of the Atlas.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Atlas” series discussion, 2005
The artist describes moving from valuing all works equally to recognizing some pieces as independent, worthy of standing alone beyond the collective.
In simple terms: Seeing some works as individually valuable.
Key Takeaway
Allow art to evolve from collective to singular importance.
Themes
art
valuation
individuality
evolution
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibition
- curatorial decisions
- art criticism
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
creative autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- Which pieces in your life deserve independent appreciation?
- How does context affect perceived value?
A Different Perspective
Not all creations need the same context to be meaningful.
