Art Quote by Marcel Duchamp
““I realized very soon the danger of repeating indiscriminately (forms of) expression... for the spectator even more than for the artist, art is a habit forming drug and I wanted to protect my (art) against such contamination.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Society, 1965
Art can become a habit-forming drug, risking mind when repeated without intention.
In simple terms: Art can become addictive and repetitive.
Guard artistic originality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative practice
- exhibition planning
- educational workshops
- artist collaborations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep your art fresh?
- What defines artistic contamination?
Overemphasis on novelty may alienate audiences.