Art Quote by Michael Tilson Thomas
“But you know in the contemporary art world, you pose a very interesting conundrum. All sorts of people collect very contemporary art, yet when it comes to the music which is analogous to that sort of art, they are not interested, or perhaps even hostile.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Contemporary Art and Music, Michael Tilson Thomas, 2018
People collect contemporary art but often reject similar modern music, showing a paradox.
In simple terms: Art lovers reject modern music.
Key Takeaway
Bridge art and music.
Themes
art
music
paradox
culture
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
cultural
educational
When to use this quote
- gallery curators
- music festivals
- educational programs
- cross‑disciplinary collaborations
Key Concepts
aesthetic perception
cultural bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do visual arts attract while music repels?
- How can we foster openness to modern music?
A Different Perspective
Personal taste may be influenced by market trends, not just paradox.
![“I believe that some of my best images have [the] ambiguity which is an essence of life. In this sense I am not interested in trying desperately to make Art but I am interested in relating to the marvelous extravagance of Life.” quote by John Gutmann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d6/john-gutmann-73301_ambiguity_i-believe-that-some-of-my-best-images-ha_471460.jpg)
![“If you're curious, if you have a capacity for wonder, if you're alive, you know all that you need to know [about music].” quote by Michael Tilson Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/243/michael-tilson-thomas-15268_alive_if-you-re-curious-if-you-have-a-capacity_808688.jpg)
