Art Quote by Oscar Wilde

Yes, I am a thorough republican. No other form of government is so favorable to the growth of art.

— Oscar Wilde

I’ve come to believe that, fundamentally, art matters more than politics.

— John Luther Adams

All art is political in the sense that it serves someone's politics.

— August Wilson

A lot of politics in art is just institutional critique, which, in my opinion, is not all that political.

— Rachel Kushner

As a college-educated twentysomething woman with cool glasses and an affinity for modern art and Ryan Adams, I had the constant experience of strangers…

— S.E. Cupp

All art is political. Yes. Even the stuff that sounds like bubble-gum songs. I think all art is, by nature, intended to motivate society…

— Wadada Leo Smith

Art is the great democrat, calling forth creative genius from every sector of society, disregarding race or religion or wealth or color

— John F. Kennedy

As a political artist, I think you have to learn how to create art, no matter what your ideology is.

— Amiri Baraka

Art is not democratic. It is not for the people.

— Richard Serra

I'm innately conservative, and painting is an ideal place to exercise a progressive conservatism. I operate well within limits.

— Laurie Simmons

I am very much a Republican.

— Laraine Day

Politics is politics; art is art. If you play a political role, you have to stop being an artist.

— Youssou N'Dour