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“I never want projects to be finished; I have always believed in unfinished work. I got that from Schubert, you know, the 'Unfinished Symphony.'” quote by Yoko Ono
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“I never want projects to be finished; I have always believed in unfinished work. I got that from Schubert, you know, the 'Unfinished Symphony.'”

Yoko Ono

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art Documentary, 2021

The speaker values unfinished work, inspired by Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony,” seeing ongoing creation as essential.

In simple terms: Unfinished art reflects continual creative evolution.

Key Takeaway

Allow projects to remain open-ended.

Themes

art creativity unfinished

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative workshops
  • design thinking
  • musical composition
  • writing retreats

Key Concepts

process philosophy open-endedness artistic freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does leaving work unfinished affect its impact?
  • What benefits arise from embracing incompleteness?
A Different Perspective

Unfinished work may lack closure for audiences.

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