Art Quote by Robert Barry
“I am good in the fact that most of my reviews have been very positive really. I get pretty good reviews. There have been some that aren't - critical. I think they are extremely - the people that wrote them really don't understand what they are looking at quite frankly or have a very preconceived notion of what conceptual art should be or where I am at or the fact that I may change what I have done from what I did 20 years ago. But there is always some reason that they just sort of get it wrong. And so it certainly doesn't affect my work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Critique Discussion, 2023
He dismisses negative reviews as misunderstandings of his evolving conceptual art, asserting they don't impact his practice.
In simple terms: He ignores critics who don’t grasp his art.
Key Takeaway
Stay true to your evolving vision despite criticism.
Themes
art
criticism
self‑confidence
Mood
defiant
confident
Type
artist
statement
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- public statements
- social media posts
Key Concepts
Conceptual art
artist autonomy
critical reception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever consider critics’ perspectives?
- How do you balance self‑belief with external feedback?
A Different Perspective
Critics may highlight blind spots that could improve work.
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