Art Quote by Tracey Emin
“There are things going on in galleries recently that have shocked me. What I'm going to say is really controversial, but what I find the most provocative is the commerciality of art in general. And the fact that a lot of people have forgotten what the meaning of art is and what the intention behind it is.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public Art and the Commercialism of Art, 2015
The speaker critiques how commercial pressures dilute art’s purpose and meaning.
In simple terms: Commercialism threatens art’s true intent.
Key Takeaway
Support authentic artistic expression.
Themes
art
commercialism
culture
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- artist statements
- art education
- policy making
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
market dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can art stay true while sustaining artists?
- What defines the meaning of art?
A Different Perspective
Art markets also fund artists.
