Art Quote by Odd Nerdrum
“Desire is something very egoistic. If you desire something, you also have to take the consequences of that. You have to study the market and see how it can go. I mean to become an artist... You never get the Nobel-price for example. You can normally never become a millionaire. Very few become millionaires, so the circumstances are very bad if one becomes an artist. And that should be taken into consideration.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Economics, Odd Nerdrum, 2015
Pursuing artistic ambition often clashes with market realities and personal sacrifice, making success rare and demanding careful risk assessment.
In simple terms: Being an artist is risky and rarely leads to wealth.
Key Takeaway
Weigh passion against practical consequences.
Themes
art
economics
risk
ambition
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- financial budgeting
- portfolio development
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
egoism
market dynamics
creative sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prioritize creative freedom or financial stability?
- How can artists mitigate market risks?
A Different Perspective
Success may require compromising artistic integrity for commercial viability.
