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“After too much art that made too much sense, artists are operating blind again. They're more interested in the possible than the probable, the private that speaks publicly rather than the public with no private side at all.” quote by Jerry Saltz
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“After too much art that made too much sense, artists are operating blind again. They're more interested in the possible than the probable, the private that speaks publicly rather than the public with no private side at all.”

Jerry Saltz

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art Review Podcast, 2023

Artists have shifted focus from logical clarity to exploring possibilities, valuing private expression over public conformity.

In simple terms: Artists favor possibility over certainty, embracing private voices.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and personal vision.

Themes

creativity expression privacy possibility probability

Mood

reflective critical

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • gallery curation
  • personal projects
  • public installations
  • art education

Key Concepts

postmodernism art theory authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does private expression shape public art?
  • What balances possibility with audience comprehension?
A Different Perspective

Risk of alienating audiences seeking clarity.

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