Art Quote by Kenneth Goldsmith
“I don’t trust painting. At least not in New York. Most painting here relies on formula and repetition, whoring itself to the market. There seems to be no risk and once a painter gets a strategy, very little exploration. As a result, I stopped thinking about painting a long time ago. I prefer forms of art that are more market-resistant, more idea-based, more - for lack of a better word - risky.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Market, 2020
The speaker distrusts mainstream painting, seeing it as formulaic and market‑driven, and prefers riskier, idea‑focused art forms.
In simple terms: Painting seen as safe and repetitive; prefers risky, concept art.
Key Takeaway
Explore non‑commercial artistic avenues.
Themes
art
risk
creativity
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- Gallery curation
- artist residencies
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Market resistance
conceptual art
artistic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “risky” art?
- How can artists balance market and innovation?
A Different Perspective
Risky art may lack audience support.
