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Art Quote by Victoria Coren Mitchell

“I can't believe that 100% of the people who stand in art galleries looking at art are thinking, 'Well, here I am, looking at art.' They must be having some sort of other, unselfconscious experience.” quote by Victoria Coren Mitchell
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“I can't believe that 100% of the people who stand in art galleries looking at art are thinking, 'Well, here I am, looking at art.' They must be having some sort of other, unselfconscious experience.”

Victoria Coren Mitchell

About This Quote

Source TV interview: QI, 2015

People in galleries experience art beyond conscious analysis, entering a different mental state.

In simple terms: Art induces an unconscious, other experience.

Key Takeaway

Allow art to move you beyond thought.

Themes

art consciousness experience

Mood

contemplative curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • museum visits
  • creative inspiration
  • mindfulness

Key Concepts

aesthetic theory psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does art affect your subconscious?
  • Do you seek that unselfconscious state?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone feels this; some view art analytically.

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