Art Quote by Tom Robbins
“The most useful thing about art is it's uselessness.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Writing, 1991
Art’s value lies in its freedom from practical use; its purpose is to exist without serving a function.
In simple terms: Art is valuable because it is useless.
Embrace art’s freedom from utility.
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When to use this quote
- gallery displays
- personal projects
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can art be both useful and useless?
- When does art become utilitarian?
Uselessness can be seen as lacking relevance.