Art Quote by Ryan Gander
“I have a merely ethical and moral relationship to collecting. Whereby I never collect things that I necessarily like. I collect things by young artists who don't have any money because I need to give them some money! Because I think that they should carry on whether I like it or not.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art collector interview, date unknown
Collecting art is a moral duty to support emerging artists financially, regardless of personal taste, to sustain creative practice.
In simple terms: Support artists financially, even if you don’t like the work.
Key Takeaway
Buy art to fund creators.
Themes
art
ethics
patronage
creativity
support
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- gallery shows
- online marketplaces
- artist residencies
- community events
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
cultural sustainability
artist empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do collectors have to artists?
- How does personal taste affect patronage?
A Different Perspective
Financial support may not guarantee artistic quality or success.
