Art Quote by Maurizio Cattelan
“Part of the blame can be put at the artists' door, too - no question. But I see our involvement more as a consequence. When there is too much money at stake, the whole system gets corrupted. Artists can be very vulnerable to these mechanisms.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Money, 2015
Artists are blamed when money corrupts systems, showing their vulnerability to financial pressures
In simple terms: Artists suffer when money corrupts the art world
Key Takeaway
Beware of financial influence on creative work
Themes
responsibility
corruption
vulnerability
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
commentary
ethical
When to use this quote
- gallery dealings
- grant applications
- public commissions
Key Concepts
economics of art
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists protect integrity amid financial pressure?
- What structures can safeguard art from corruption?
A Different Perspective
The statement may overgeneralize artists' agency in systemic corruption
