Accepted Quote by Yasumasa Morimura
“I was worried that I, the artist Morimura, would have conflicts with the participating artists and develop a strenuous relationship with them. But the actual experience was completely the opposite. The artists accepted my requests rather positively, because it came from a fellow artist. I strongly feel that the fact that my being an artist avoided the usual curator vs artist tension, and led to creating a positive atmosphere as well as developing a solidarity amongst artists and building a community for artists.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Forum, 2018
The artist expected tension with peers but found collaboration and solidarity, showing shared identity eases curator‑artist conflict.
In simple terms: Being an artist helped build trust with other artists.
Key Takeaway
Leverage common ground to foster community.
Themes
collaboration
community
artist identity
Mood
optimistic
encouraging
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art exhibitions
- collective projects
- artist residencies
- curatorial work
Key Concepts
social dynamics
peer relations
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices nurture mutual respect among creators?
- How can curators support artist‑artist solidarity?
A Different Perspective
Even shared identity can hide power imbalances; not all collaborations succeed.
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