Andy warhol Quote by John Waters
![“I think Chelsea Girls is a complete masterpiece and I think Andy's [Warhol] films are equally as good as the art. I think one day they will be considered equal. They aren't yet. They will be.” quote by John Waters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d38/john-waters-751_art_i-think-chelsea-girls-is-a-complete-mast_2016693.jpg)
“I think Chelsea Girls is a complete masterpiece and I think Andy's [Warhol] films are equally as good as the art. I think one day they will be considered equal. They aren't yet. They will be.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Pink Flamingos (1972) and other works by John Waters
Waters praises the artistic value of Andy Warhol’s films, predicting future equal recognition with his own work.
In simple terms: He believes Warhol’s films will be seen as masterpieces like his own.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support avant‑garde cinema now.
Themes
art
film
recognition
culture
legacy
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- art galleries
- academic courses on film history
- media reviews
Key Concepts
cinema
art criticism
cultural canon
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we help experimental films reach wider audiences?
- What barriers exist for avant‑garde acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Acceptance may be slow; mainstream audiences often resist experimental work.
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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)
