Artist Quote by Urs Fischer
“I could see the works just living in reproductions. The work lives on like fantasy. Some live even better as just an image.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Artforum, 2014
The artist suggests that reproductions can give works a fantastical life, sometimes surpassing the original’s impact.
In simple terms: Reproductions can make art feel more fantastical than originals.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new forms of artistic expression.
Themes
art
visual culture
reproduction
fantasy
legacy
Mood
contemplative
creative
Type
aesthetic
theoretical
When to use this quote
- gallery curation
- art education
- digital archiving
Key Concepts
media theory
aesthetic experience
digital art
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities are lost in reproduction?
- How do reproductions change audience perception?
A Different Perspective
The view may undervalue the unique presence of original works.
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