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Audience Quote by Joseph M. Kahn

“I'm imagining there's a particular audience out there that's younger and older, too. It works on two levels. Do they exist? I don't know. I had to make it to find out if it does. When you do something this experimental, that's part of the process and part of the risk. I only spent my own money, so…” quote by Joseph M. Kahn
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“I'm imagining there's a particular audience out there that's younger and older, too. It works on two levels. Do they exist? I don't know. I had to make it to find out if it does. When you do something this experimental, that's part of the process and part of the risk. I only spent my own money, so that I'm the only person that gets hurt, if it fails.”

Joseph M. Kahn

About This Quote

Source Article: Experimental Music Journal, 2021

Creating avant‑garde work involves risk, personal investment, and uncertainty about audience reception.

In simple terms: Experimental art is risky and personal.

Key Takeaway

Embrace risk and learn from outcomes.

Themes

art risk audience innovation self‑funding

Mood

curious determined

Type

artistic entrepreneurial

When to use this quote

  • gallery shows
  • online releases
  • crowdfunding campaigns

Key Concepts

creative process entrepreneurship experimental media

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who is the intended audience?
  • What defines success for experimental work?
A Different Perspective

Financial loss can limit future projects.

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